Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V reliable? We analysed 1,521 real MOT tests across 358 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and headlamp not working on main beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V.
Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1198cc
- Power
- 70 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 14.2 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 47.1 mpg
- Urban
- 36.7 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 55.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1857
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 139 g/km Band E
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V 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 Reference Sport 12V Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V THIS CAR | 77.6% | 1,521 | 87,232 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 |
| Vanden Plas Princess | 80.5% | 2,229 | 55,893 mi | 65 yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Ibiza Reference Sport 12V has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.6% across 1,521 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 Reference Sport 12V are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (2 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2), and headlamp not working on main beam (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 Reference Sport 12V owner drives around 4,820 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.