2020 SEAT Ibiza · 15,677 MOT tests
2020 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2020 SEAT Ibizas fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Ibiza years (15,677 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 12.8%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,040
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,677
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.4% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.4%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Brakes2.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Suspension0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.99%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.98%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 0.84%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.62%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.57%
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 (7.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.44%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.47%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.33%)
Other years
Every SEAT Ibiza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2020 SEAT Ibizas fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 20 Ibiza years (15,677 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.58% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.99% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 SEAT Ibiza shows 28,040 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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