Seat Ibiza TDI S Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Ibiza TDI S reliable? We analysed 226 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Ibiza TDI S is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, position lamp(s) not working and brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Ibiza TDI S.
Seat Ibiza TDI S Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Ibiza TDI S. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Ibiza TDI S Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Ibiza TDI S fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Ibiza TDI S Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Ibiza TDI S owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Ibiza TDI S Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Ibiza TDI S 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 TDI S Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Ibiza TDI S THIS CAR | 72.1% | 226 | 121,870 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 |
| Dacia Duster Comfort Blue DCI 4X2 | 84.8% | 211 | 48,498 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Ibiza TDI S trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Ibiza TDI S has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.1% across 226 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Seat Ibiza TDI S are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (9 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (4), and brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Seat Ibiza TDI S owner drives around 7,794 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.