Seat Ibiza (2019)
2019 Seat Ibiza
CarHunch analysed 11,598 real MOT records for the 2019 Seat Ibiza. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 SEAT IBIZA passes its MOT first time in 89.1% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, which signals genuinely solid reliability for this generation. A dangerous defect rate of 17.2% is worth noting though—it's borderline high—and petrol models edge out diesels (89.1% vs 86.2% pass rate), so fuel choice does matter slightly here.
At a median of 30,623 miles for a five-year-old car, these Ibizas are running fairly light, yet they're still racking up an average of 3.6 advisories each, suggesting minor wear items accumulate even on lightly-used examples. Before buying, ask the seller for full MOT history and specifically check whether any dangerous defects were flagged—this will tell you far more than the aggregate score alone.
What to check before buying a 2019 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.
- 📄 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 (98%) | 11,339 | 89.1% | 0.56 |
| Diesel (2%) | 251 | 86.2% | 0.73 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 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 2019 Seat Ibiza vehicles fall between 22,328 and 40,095 miles.
2019 Seat Ibiza — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 11,150 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 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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26.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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12.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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9.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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8.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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