Seat Ibiza Fr Mpi
From 3,192 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Ibiza Fr Mpis fare better: 2020 models pass at 90.3% vs 86.6% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 95 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 95 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 63 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 38 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 21 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 11 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 34.3% of Ibiza Fr Mpi failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £66.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 86.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ibiza Fr Mpis tested had between 18,788 and 34,336 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,221 median miles, the Ibiza Fr Mpi has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Seat models
| Seat Ibiza | 74.7% |
| Seat Leon | 80.8% |
| Seat Ateca | 89.9% |
| Seat Arona | 87.2% |
| Seat Alhambra | 78.8% |
Common questions
What is the Seat Ibiza Fr Mpi MOT pass rate?
The Seat Ibiza Fr Mpi has a 87.6% MOT pass rate based on 3,192 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Ibiza Fr Mpi?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Ibiza Fr Mpi is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 95 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Ibiza Fr Mpi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Ibiza Fr Mpi is 26,221 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,788 and 34,336 miles.
Buying a used Ibiza Fr Mpi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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