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

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Is the Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI reliable? We analysed 650 real MOT tests across 105 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 650 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.8%
Typical Mileage
81,356mi
Annual Mileage
7,682mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Ibiza S Ac 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 S Ac Cr TDI.

Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI Number Plates

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

Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Ibiza S Ac 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
5,411 mi/yr
Typical
7,682 mi/yr
Average
8,207 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,338 mi/yr

Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
81,356 mi
75th Percentile
102,341 mi
95th Percentile
125,738 mi
Max Recorded
173,928 mi

How Does the Seat Ibiza S Ac 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 S Ac Cr TDI THIS CAR 82.8% 650 81,356 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
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Dynamic SD4 90.6% 652 85,748 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI?

The Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.8% across 650 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI owner drives around 7,682 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 S Ac Cr TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI reliable?
Based on 650 MOT tests, the Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI has a 82.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI do per year?
The typical Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI does around 7,682 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Ibiza S Ac Cr TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Ibiza S Ac 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.