SEAT Ibiza

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 27 model years from 372,137 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

372,137

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (92%)

Years Covered

About the SEAT Ibiza

The SEAT Ibiza was MOT tested 372,137 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 27 model years (1996 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 17,771 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 24 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer SEAT Ibizas pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 67,023 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 22,275 miles.

Compared to the SEAT brand average of 85%, the Ibiza is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable SEAT models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,177

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,632

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the SEAT Ibiza?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs SEAT brand average-9% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread24 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

SEAT Ibiza by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	96%	418	22,275 mi
2021	92%	17,771	24,880 mi
2020	91%	16,249	31,941 mi
2019	91%	20,675	38,094 mi
2018	84%	24,463	46,666 mi
2017	81%	29,662	52,963 mi
2016	79%	34,134	61,114 mi
2015	79%	33,352	67,791 mi
2014	77%	37,085	75,703 mi
2013	76%	31,617	84,409 mi
2012	76%	26,414	89,359 mi
2011	74%	27,444	95,507 mi
2010	73%	21,211	100,060 mi
2009	72%	18,053	101,535 mi
2008	70%	11,260	105,184 mi
2007	69%	8,130	103,795 mi
2006	70%	5,515	104,697 mi
2005	69%	2,839	101,688 mi
2004	70%	2,329	97,439 mi
2003	68%	1,827	100,261 mi
2002	70%	577	95,782 mi
2001	70%	284	91,763 mi
2000	68%	124	83,593 mi
1999	72%	321	90,110 mi
1998	72%	197	88,430 mi
1997	72%	127	77,860 mi
1996	83%	59	67,023 mi

Questions about the SEAT Ibiza

Is the SEAT Ibiza reliable?

Across its 27 model years in our data (1996 to 2022), the SEAT Ibiza averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 372,137 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year SEAT Ibiza has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 SEAT Ibiza has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 68%, a 24 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.