Seat Ibiza SE TSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Seat Ibiza SE TSI car check
Is the Seat Ibiza SE TSI reliable? We analysed 283 real MOT tests across 146 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Ibiza SE TSI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Ibiza SE TSI.
Seat Ibiza SE TSI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Seat Ibiza SE TSI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 999cc
- Power
- 95 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.9 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 106 g/km Band B
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 11 of 50
Seat Ibiza SE TSI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Ibiza SE TSI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Ibiza SE TSI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Ibiza SE TSI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Ibiza SE TSI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Ibiza SE TSI 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 SE TSI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Ibiza SE TSI THIS CAR | 93.6% | 283 | 44,764 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 |
| Renault Scenic Expression DCI 80 | 73.4% | 128 | 62,224 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Ibiza SE TSI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Seat Ibiza SE TSIShould you buy a used Seat Ibiza SE TSI?
The Seat Ibiza SE TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.6% across 283 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Seat Ibiza SE TSI owner drives around 7,563 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.