Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI reliable? We analysed 1,475 real MOT tests across 233 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle and registration plate letter/figure incomplete. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI.
Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1598cc
- Power
- 105 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.5 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 65.7 mpg
- Urban
- 50.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 78.5 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1428
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 112 g/km Band C
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £30
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
- Insurance group
- 14 of 50
Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI THIS CAR | 80.5% | 1,475 | 107,150 mi | — yrs |
| Seat Ibiza | 73.7% | 3,964,856 | 60,259 mi | 31 yrs |
| Seat Leon | 78% | 3,000,659 | 70,859 mi | 26 yrs |
| Seat Alhambra | 72.5% | 690,916 | 95,606 mi | 30 yrs |
| Austin Metro L Auto | 69.4% | 823 | 41,218 mi | 37 yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.5% across 1,475 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI are tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (2 recorded failures), passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (1), and registration plate letter/figure incomplete (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Seat Ibiza Cr Sport TDI owner drives around 7,496 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.