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SEAT IBIZA (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 17,771 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests (2024)

17,771

Avg Mileage

24,880 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 SEAT IBIZA reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 10 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the SEAT brand average of 85%.

At 3 years old, 92% of SEAT IBIZAs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 17,771 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 24,880 miles.

How does the 2021 SEAT IBIZA compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars1784th out of 3,373(top 53%)
Rank among all SEAT models80th out of 311(top 26%)
vs national average+10% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+0% (92% avg)
vs SEAT average+7% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 SEAT IBIZA has 24,880 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-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 2021 sits between the two at 92%.

How much does a 2021 SEAT IBIZA cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/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 2021 SEAT IBIZA

The 2021 SEAT IBIZA is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 17,771 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 24,880 miles at 3 years old, SEAT IBIZA owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 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 2021 SEAT IBIZA?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 92% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

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 2021 SEAT IBIZA

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. If you're flexible on year, the 2022 model has the highest pass rate at 96%. With 17,771 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2021 SEAT IBIZA

The SEAT IBIZA is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: