2018 SEAT Ibiza · 45,553 MOT tests
2018 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2018 SEAT Ibizas fail 19.3% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Ibiza years (45,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 19.3%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 36,382
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 45,553
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.7% of tests fail here (1615% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Steering5.7%
- Tyres5.6%
- Lights and electrics4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Brakes2.9%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end dust cover damaged 3.8%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 1.44%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.3%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.23%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.06%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.85%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.35%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.49%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.88%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2018 SEAT Ibizas fail 19.3% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Ibiza years (45,553 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often track rod end dust cover damaged (3.8% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.32% of tests), windscreen washers not working (1.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 SEAT Ibiza shows 36,382 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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