2010 SEAT Ibiza · 38,569 MOT tests
2010 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2010 SEAT Ibizas fail 42% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Ibiza years (38,569 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 42%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 93,321
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,569
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 7.4% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.5%
- Lights and electrics16.9%
- Brakes11.6%
- Tyres8.6%
- Body, chassis and structure7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.12%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.73%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.23%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.8%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.22%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.51%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.49%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.84%)
Other years
Every SEAT Ibiza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2010 SEAT Ibizas fail 42% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 20 Ibiza years (38,569 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.12% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (4% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 SEAT Ibiza shows 93,321 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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