2011 SEAT Ibiza · 49,524 MOT tests
2011 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2011 SEAT Ibizas fail 39.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Ibiza years (49,524 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 39.5%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 87,360
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 49,524
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 6.6% of tests fail here (48% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.2%
- Lights and electrics13.3%
- Brakes11.7%
- Tyres8.9%
- Body, chassis and structure6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.18%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.93%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.57%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.48%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.71%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.15%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.19%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.75%)
Other years
Every SEAT Ibiza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2011 SEAT Ibizas fail 39.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Ibiza years (49,524 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.54% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (4.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 SEAT Ibiza shows 87,360 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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