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Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI reliable? We analysed 1,399 real MOT tests across 578 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,399 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.3%
Typical Mileage
38,455mi
Annual Mileage
6,898mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI 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 Technology TSI.

Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI Number Plates

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

Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,658 mi/yr
Typical
6,898 mi/yr
Average
7,511 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,719 mi/yr

Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
38,455 mi
75th Percentile
57,203 mi
95th Percentile
83,270 mi
Max Recorded
157,198 mi

How Does the Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI 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 Technology TSI THIS CAR 95.3% 1,399 38,455 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
Yamaha Hw 125 Xenter 81.9% 1,319 12,729 mi 14 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI?

The Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.3% across 1,399 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI owner drives around 6,898 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 Technology TSI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI reliable?
Based on 1,399 MOT tests, the Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI has a 95.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI do per year?
The typical Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI does around 6,898 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI?
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.