2021 SEAT Ibiza · 4,406 MOT tests
2021 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2021 SEAT Ibizas fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 Ibiza years (4,406 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 12.1%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 24,922
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,406
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.9% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Brakes1.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.02%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 0.75%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.66%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.59%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.54%
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 (5.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.2%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.02%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.16%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.11%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2021 SEAT Ibizas fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 Ibiza years (4,406 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.02% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.98% of tests), windscreen washers not working (0.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 SEAT Ibiza shows 24,922 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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