Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI (2021)

176 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI

CarHunch is tracking 176 2021 Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

The 2021 SEAT IBIZA SE TECHNOLOGY TSI is a genuinely reliable performer: 94.9% of these cars pass their MOT first time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and not a single vehicle in this cohort has ever recorded a dangerous defect. This petrol model shows almost no structural weaknesses—averaging just 0.02 failures per vehicle and zero advisories, which is exceptionally clean for a three-year-old car.

At 27,000 miles median mileage, these Ibizas are running low for their age, suggesting owner care aligns with their excellent test results. If you're looking at one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worthwhile as a formality, but the numbers indicate you're buying into a batch with very few hidden problems waiting to emerge.

MOT statistics not available

We have 176 2021 Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.

What to check before buying a 2021 Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Other (96%) 169 98.8% 0.02
Petrol (4%) 7 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,698
low mileage
27,064
typical
35,579
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI vehicles fall between 20,698 and 35,579 miles.

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Other model years — Seat Ibiza SE Technology TSI:

2016 2018 2020 2023