Seat Ibiza (2011)
2011 Seat Ibiza
CarHunch analysed 17,815 real MOT records for the 2011 Seat Ibiza. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 SEAT IBIZA falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.6% first-time pass rate—2.4 percentage points below the 80% benchmark—and this is concerning because nearly half of all examples (48.4%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history. Both petrol and diesel variants struggle equally, with petrol managing just 78.1% and diesel trailing at 76.1%, so fuel type won't improve your odds here.
At nearly 65,000 miles on average, these cars are fairly well-used for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 3.36 failures and nearly 20 advisories per test—suggesting wear-related issues are catching up. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on structural corrosion, suspension wear, and brake condition, as the high dangerous defect rate points to safety-critical components deteriorating faster than the class norm.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2011 Seat Ibiza
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.
- ⚠️ 48.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (73%) | 13,025 | 78.1% | 3.34 |
| Diesel (27%) | 4,783 | 76.1% | 3.43 |
| Other (0%) | 5 | 86% | 0.6 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 72.7% | 3 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 78.6% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Seat Ibiza 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.
Half of all 2011 Seat Ibiza vehicles fall between 46,410 and 73,129 miles.
2011 Seat Ibiza — Still on the Road
12,219 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Seat Ibiza
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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53.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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51.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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32%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.4%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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29.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.1%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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