Seat Ibiza: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 9.0% of Seat Ibiza MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2009 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8,722 | 13.8% |
| 2004 | 11,069 | 13.9% |
| 2005 | 13,792 | 14.6% |
| 2006 | 23,833 | 13.2% |
| 2007 | 32,684 | 13.6% |
| 2008 | 43,242 | 14.5% |
| 2009 | 65,124 | 16.1% |
| 2014 | 123,731 | 8.3% |
| 2016 | 113,166 | 8.3% |
| 2017 | 95,562 | 5.3% |
| 2018 | 74,939 | 1.4% |
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.