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SEAT IBIZA (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 24,463 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests (2024)

24,463

Avg Mileage

46,666 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,550

Is the 2018 SEAT IBIZA reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%.

At 6 years old, 84% of SEAT IBIZAs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 24,463 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 46,666 miles.

How does the 2018 SEAT IBIZA compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars556th out of 649(top 86%)
Rank among all SEAT models185th out of 311(top 59%)
vs national average+2% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average-5% (89% avg)
vs SEAT average-1% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 SEAT IBIZA has 46,666 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

Best year to buy a SEAT IBIZA?

The most reliable year is the 2022 model with a 96% MOT pass rate, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 68%. The 2018 sits between the two at 84%.

How much does a 2018 SEAT IBIZA cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,550
Per month£129/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

SEAT IBIZA by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202296%41822,275 mi
202192%17,77124,880 mi
202091%16,24931,941 mi
201991%20,67538,094 mi
201884%24,46346,666 mi
201781%29,66252,963 mi
201679%34,13461,114 mi
201579%33,35267,791 mi
201477%37,08575,703 mi
201376%31,61784,409 mi
201276%26,41489,359 mi
201174%27,44495,507 mi
201073%21,211100,060 mi
200972%18,053101,535 mi
200870%11,260105,184 mi
200769%8,130103,795 mi
200670%5,515104,697 mi
200569%2,839101,688 mi
200470%2,32997,439 mi
200368%1,827100,261 mi
200270%57795,782 mi
200170%28491,763 mi
200068%12483,593 mi
199972%32190,110 mi
199872%19788,430 mi
199772%12777,860 mi
199683%5967,023 mi

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About the 2018 SEAT IBIZA

The 2018 SEAT IBIZA is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 24,463 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 86% of 2018 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 46,666 miles at 6 years old, SEAT IBIZA owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2018 SEAT IBIZA Fuel Costs

The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2018 SEAT IBIZA?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,550 (£129/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 84% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

SEAT IBIZA Reliability Trend

Newer SEAT IBIZAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 11 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2018 SEAT IBIZA

At 6 years old, the SEAT IBIZA offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2022 model has the highest pass rate at 96%. With 24,463 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2018 SEAT IBIZA

If reliability is your priority, there are 2 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: