SEAT Ibiza: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 6.4% of SEAT Ibiza MOT tests — 77,326 tests out of 1,202,579. It shows up most on 2006 and 2007 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 650 | 5.1% |
| 2001 | 1,324 | 6.3% |
| 2002 | 3,003 | 6.9% |
| 2006 | 23,833 | 7.8% |
| 2007 | 32,684 | 7.5% |
| 2008 | 43,242 | 7.3% |
| 2009 | 65,127 | 7.0% |
| 2010 | 74,703 | 6.6% |
| 2011 | 94,838 | 7.0% |
| 2012 | 89,986 | 6.4% |
| 2013 | 107,138 | 6.4% |
| 2014 | 123,736 | 6.6% |
| 2015 | 112,382 | 6.9% |
| 2016 | 113,175 | 6.9% |
| 2017 | 95,565 | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 74,953 | 4.9% |
| 2019 | 58,149 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 27,582 | 5.1% |
| 2021 | 18,673 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | 5,974 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 602 | 3.6% |
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.