Seat Ibiza: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.9% of Seat Ibiza MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2008 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8,722 | 9.6% |
| 2004 | 11,069 | 9.8% |
| 2005 | 13,792 | 11.2% |
| 2006 | 23,833 | 11.9% |
| 2007 | 32,684 | 10.5% |
| 2008 | 43,242 | 11.6% |
| 2009 | 65,124 | 9.6% |
| 2014 | 123,731 | 7.1% |
| 2016 | 113,166 | 5.1% |
| 2017 | 95,562 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 74,939 | 2.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.