2005 SEAT Ibiza · 6,321 MOT tests
2005 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2005 SEAT Ibizas fail 50.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 Ibiza years (6,321 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 50.2%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 98,250
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,321
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.5% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.9%
- Suspension18.9%
- Brakes14.7%
- Body, chassis and structure13.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors11.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.3%
- Tyres10.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.25%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 6.79%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.89%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.3%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.22%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.83%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.46%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.16%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.38%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.96%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2005 SEAT Ibizas fail 50.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 Ibiza years (6,321 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.25% of tests), position lamp not working (6.79% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 SEAT Ibiza shows 98,250 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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