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

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Is the Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI reliable? We analysed 840 real MOT tests across 138 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 840 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.2%
Typical Mileage
88,947mi
Annual Mileage
7,433mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive 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 SE Cr Ecomotive TDI.

Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI Number Plates

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

Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,932 mi/yr
Typical
7,433 mi/yr
Average
8,580 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,678 mi/yr

Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
88,947 mi
75th Percentile
111,218 mi
95th Percentile
143,888 mi
Max Recorded
1,181,147 mi

How Does the Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive 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 SE Cr Ecomotive TDI THIS CAR 84.2% 840 88,947 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
Volvo XC40 + B4 MHEV AWD Auto 93.6% 1,487 25,624 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI?

The Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.2% across 840 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI owner drives around 7,433 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 SE Cr Ecomotive TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI reliable?
Based on 840 MOT tests, the Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI has a 84.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI do per year?
The typical Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI does around 7,433 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Ibiza SE Cr Ecomotive 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.