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

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Is the Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI reliable? We analysed 830 real MOT tests across 130 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 830 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
83.4%
Typical Mileage
92,273mi
Annual Mileage
8,303mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI.

Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI Number Plates

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

Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2
Headlamp switch faulty 1

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

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

Low usage
5,146 mi/yr
Typical
8,303 mi/yr
Average
9,072 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,622 mi/yr

Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
92,273 mi
75th Percentile
115,635 mi
95th Percentile
162,913 mi
Max Recorded
201,758 mi

How Does the Seat Ibiza FR Cr 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 FR Cr TDI THIS CAR 83.4% 830 92,273 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
Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy Sport CDI Auto 90.7% 613 73,958 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI?

The Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.4% across 830 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI owner drives around 8,303 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 FR Cr TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI reliable?
Based on 830 MOT tests, the Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI has a 83.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI?
The most common failure point is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively.
How many miles does a Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI do per year?
The typical Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI does around 8,303 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Ibiza FR Cr TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Ibiza FR Cr 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.