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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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.
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.
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.
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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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.