Seat IBIZA - 2023
32.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Seat IBIZA, model year 2023.
Sample size: 108 cars, 133 tests and 43 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 108 cars
The 2023 SEAT Ibiza has an overall defect rate of 32 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 36 per 100, marking a 10% improvement. This model demonstrates particularly strong performance in brakes and steering, with defects in these categories being much lower than average. However, it struggles with lights and electrics, showing a higher defect rate than the average, along with notable issues in body structure and equipment. Mileage trends indicate that the Ibiza performs better in the lower mileage bracket compared to the average vehicle, suggesting a potential advantage for newer drivers or those with less usage.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 108 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 83.0% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 48.3% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▼ 72.4% worse
15.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
- A front or rear fog lamp: not securely attached
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Reflector defective or damaged: by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 15.4% better
39.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▼ 200.0% worse
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- Fuel system: leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap
Equipment
▼ 130.8% worse
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 6
A front or rear fog lamp: not securely attached
MINOR
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Reflector defective or damaged: by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
MINOR
Occurrences: 1
Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
PRS
Occurrences: 1
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Fuel system: leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
FAIL
Occurrences: 1