2015 SEAT Ibiza · 61,919 MOT tests
2015 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2015 SEAT Ibizas fail 32% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 Ibiza years (61,919 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 32%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 58,093
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 61,919
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.3% of tests fail here (99% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.8%
- Suspension10%
- Tyres8.5%
- Brakes7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.79%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.65%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.03%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.99%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.31%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.01%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.82%)
Other years
Every SEAT Ibiza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2015 SEAT Ibizas fail 32% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 Ibiza years (61,919 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.79% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.21% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 SEAT Ibiza shows 58,093 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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