Seat Ibiza Fr Sport Mpi
From 570 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut and bolt or stud. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 21 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 3 |
| brake hoses or connections leaking on hydraulic systems | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 44.9% of failures are serious: 44.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 87.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ibiza Fr Sport Mpis tested had between 23,054 and 38,634 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,351 median miles, the Ibiza Fr Sport Mpi has 0.04 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 Sport Mpi MOT pass rate?
The Seat Ibiza Fr Sport Mpi has a 88.2% MOT pass rate based on 570 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Ibiza Fr Sport Mpi?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Ibiza Fr Sport Mpi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Ibiza Fr Sport Mpi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Ibiza Fr Sport Mpi is 29,351 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,054 and 38,634 miles.
Buying a used Ibiza Fr Sport 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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