SEAT Ibiza: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 9.0% of SEAT Ibiza MOT tests — 107,751 tests out of 1,202,579. It shows up most on 2005 and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 265 | 12.1% |
| 1998 | 474 | 9.7% |
| 1999 | 650 | 8.8% |
| 2000 | 684 | 11.1% |
| 2001 | 1,324 | 9.1% |
| 2002 | 3,003 | 13.7% |
| 2003 | 8,722 | 13.8% |
| 2004 | 11,069 | 13.9% |
| 2005 | 13,797 | 14.6% |
| 2006 | 23,833 | 13.2% |
| 2007 | 32,684 | 13.6% |
| 2008 | 43,242 | 14.5% |
| 2009 | 65,127 | 16.1% |
| 2010 | 74,703 | 14.2% |
| 2011 | 94,838 | 13.1% |
| 2012 | 89,986 | 10.1% |
| 2013 | 107,138 | 9.6% |
| 2014 | 123,736 | 8.3% |
| 2015 | 112,382 | 7.9% |
| 2016 | 113,175 | 8.3% |
| 2017 | 95,565 | 5.3% |
| 2018 | 74,953 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 58,149 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 602 | 0.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.