Seat Ibiza: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 9.4% of Seat Ibiza MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2007 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8,722 | 18.4% |
| 2004 | 11,069 | 17.5% |
| 2005 | 13,792 | 16.7% |
| 2006 | 23,833 | 18.9% |
| 2007 | 32,684 | 20.0% |
| 2008 | 43,242 | 17.6% |
| 2009 | 65,124 | 13.8% |
| 2014 | 123,731 | 10.9% |
| 2016 | 113,166 | 4.3% |
| 2017 | 95,562 | 3.7% |
| 2018 | 74,939 | 3.8% |
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.