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Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI reliable? We analysed 1,475 real MOT tests across 233 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,475 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.5%
Typical Mileage
107,150mi
Annual Mileage
7,496mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI.

Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1
registration plate letter/figure incomplete 1

Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,620 mi/yr
Typical
7,496 mi/yr
Average
8,115 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,403 mi/yr

Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
107,150 mi
75th Percentile
131,482 mi
95th Percentile
166,544 mi
Max Recorded
1,168,577 mi

How Does the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI THIS CAR 80.5% 1,475 107,150 mi — yrs
Seat Ibiza 73.7% 3,964,856 60,259 mi 31 yrs
Seat Leon 78% 3,000,659 70,859 mi 26 yrs
Seat Alhambra 72.5% 690,916 95,606 mi 30 yrs
Volkswagen Golf R-line Edition TDI 89% 517 49,705 mi — yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI?

The Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.5% across 1,475 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common problems on the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI are tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (2 recorded failures), passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (1), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI owner drives around 7,496 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI reliable?
Based on 1,475 MOT tests, the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI has a 80.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI?
The most common MOT failures are tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI do per year?
The typical Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI does around 7,496 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.