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Seat Ibiza S Ac Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Ibiza S Ac reliable? We analysed 2,369 real MOT tests across 417 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,369 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.6%
Typical Mileage
58,659mi
Annual Mileage
5,786mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Ibiza S Ac is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Ibiza S Ac.

Specifications

Seat Ibiza S Ac — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Seat Ibiza S Ac — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1198cc
Engine
70bhp
Power
13.9sec
0–62 mph
52.3mpg
Combined
125g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1198cc
Power
70 BHP
0–62 mph
13.9 sec
Fuel type
Petrol

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Black
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
52.3 mpg
Urban
39.8 mpg
Extra-urban
64.2 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£1712

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
125 g/km Band D
Emission class
Not Available
Road tax (12 mo.)
£125
Road tax (6 mo.)
£68.75
Insurance group
5 of 50
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Seat Ibiza S Ac record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Seat Ibiza S Ac Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Seat Ibiza S Ac. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Seat Ibiza S Ac Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Ibiza S Ac owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,695 mi/yr
Typical
5,786 mi/yr
Average
6,506 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,429 mi/yr

Seat Ibiza S Ac Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Ibiza S Ac MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
58,659 mi
75th Percentile
78,921 mi
95th Percentile
108,773 mi
Max Recorded
744,718 mi

How Does the Seat Ibiza S Ac Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Seat Ibiza S Ac THIS CAR 91.6% 2,369 58,659 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
Honda C90MG 81.3% 966 20,436 mi 39 yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Ibiza S Ac outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Ibiza S Ac?

The Seat Ibiza S Ac has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.6% across 2,369 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Ibiza S Ac owner drives around 5,786 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.

Seat Ibiza S Ac — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Ibiza S Ac reliable?
Based on 2,369 MOT tests, the Seat Ibiza S Ac has a 91.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Ibiza S Ac?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Ibiza S Ac do per year?
The typical Seat Ibiza S Ac does around 5,786 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Ibiza S Ac last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Ibiza S Ac?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.