SEAT Ibiza FR Mpi

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 3,314 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

3,314

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (92%)

Years Covered

About the SEAT Ibiza FR Mpi

The SEAT Ibiza FR Mpi was MOT tested 3,314 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 944 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 35,288 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 30,753 miles.

Compared to the SEAT brand average of 85%, the Ibiza FR Mpi performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the SEAT range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the SEAT Ibiza FR Mpi?

vs average of all models+9% (82% avg)

vs SEAT brand average+6% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

SEAT Ibiza FR Mpi by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	92%	944	30,753 mi
2019	90%	2,370	35,288 mi

Questions about the SEAT Ibiza FR Mpi

Is the SEAT Ibiza FR Mpi reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the SEAT Ibiza FR Mpi averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 3,314 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year SEAT Ibiza FR Mpi has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 SEAT Ibiza FR Mpi has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 90%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.