Car statistics
How many SEAT Ibizas are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 189,894 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 203,938 SEAT Ibizas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 14,733 declared off the road (SORN). That is 2.6% fewer than the peak of 209,486 in 2019.
The highest year-end count was 209,486 in 2019.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 45,001 |
| 1995 | 49,673 |
| 1996 | 54,583 |
| 1997 | 58,805 |
| 1998 | 60,540 |
| 1999 | 64,669 |
| 2000 | 67,635 |
| 2001 | 72,127 |
| 2002 | 76,587 |
| 2003 | 84,378 |
| 2004 | 91,314 |
| 2005 | 97,612 |
| 2006 | 103,186 |
| 2007 | 109,703 |
| 2008 | 116,122 |
| 2009 | 124,060 |
| 2010 | 134,652 |
| 2011 | 146,371 |
| 2012 | 157,326 |
| 2013 | 169,245 |
| 2014 | 180,913 |
| 2015 | 190,662 |
| 2016 | 200,680 |
| 2017 | 206,325 |
| 2018 | 207,397 |
| 2019 | 209,486 |
| 2020 | 206,667 |
| 2021 | 206,585 |
| 2022 | 203,859 |
| 2023 | 203,050 |
| 2024 | 204,596 |
| 2025 | 204,694 |
| 2026 | 203,938 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
5 versions of the SEAT Ibiza have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| SEAT Ibiza Chill | 2,076 | 437 |
| SEAT Ibiza Cupra T | 69 | 148 |
| SEAT Ibiza GTI Cupra Sport | 30 | 156 |
| SEAT Ibiza FR T | 88 | 74 |
| SEAT Ibiza GTI | 23 | 116 |
In 2025, 66.0% of SEAT Ibiza MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the SEAT Ibizas tested pass 72.2% of the time, so the SEAT Ibiza does worse than average for its age, by 6.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 65.9%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | SEAT Ibiza | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 88.2% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 86.4% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 77.3% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 66.9% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 59.3% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 52.8% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 51.8% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a SEAT Ibiza fails its MOT, appearing on 37.8% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.0% of SEAT Ibiza tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 37.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.5% |
| Brakes | 24.9% |
| Tyres | 23.3% |
| Visibility | 17.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.0% |
| Steering | 11.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a SEAT Ibiza failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn”, on 12.0% of 64,575 failed tests. 58.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 12.0% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 9.6% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 8.3% |
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 7.4% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.8% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.8% |
| Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering | 6.2% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 6.0% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.7% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 20.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 11.0% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 10.2% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 9.6% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 9.1% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 5.9% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.7% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 4.5% |
| Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Non-component advisories | 4.4% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 3.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
20 years of the SEAT Ibiza, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2021 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (87.5% passed first time) and the 2018 cars worst (72.3%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | – | 1,554 | 51.0% |
| 2004 | – | 1,680 | 50.2% |
| 2005 | – | 1,817 | 50.9% |
| 2006 | – | 2,855 | 50.0% |
| 2007 | – | 3,737 | 49.0% |
| 2008 | – | 4,917 | 49.1% |
| 2009 | – | 8,077 | 53.1% |
| 2010 | – | 10,060 | 55.5% |
| 2011 | – | 13,232 | 56.8% |
| 2012 | – | 13,229 | 59.1% |
| 2013 | – | 16,205 | 59.1% |
| 2014 | 21,683 | 19,651 | 61.4% |
| 2015 | 19,478 | 18,308 | 63.3% |
| 2016 | 19,482 | 18,553 | 66.5% |
| 2017 | 16,405 | 15,756 | 70.8% |
| 2018 | 13,154 | 12,778 | 72.3% |
| 2019 | 13,434 | 12,929 | 82.5% |
| 2020 | 8,293 | 8,022 | 85.8% |
| 2021 | 8,615 | 8,357 | 87.5% |
| 2022 | 5,281 | 5,000 | 88.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average SEAT Ibiza covers 6,803 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 7,957 |
| 6–7 years | 7,711 |
| 8–10 years | 7,055 |
| 11–14 years | 6,442 |
| 15–19 years | 5,768 |
| 20+ years | 4,235 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of SEAT Ibizas for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 21,670 in 2014. In 2025, 10,423 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 9,619 |
| ’02 | 10,600 |
| ’03 | 13,984 |
| ’04 | 12,403 |
| ’05 | 11,055 |
| ’06 | 11,864 |
| ’07 | 12,303 |
| ’08 | 12,340 |
| ’09 | 14,922 |
| ’10 | 16,594 |
| ’11 | 18,652 |
| ’12 | 17,294 |
| ’13 | 19,218 |
| ’14 | 21,670 |
| ’15 | 19,561 |
| ’16 | 19,266 |
| ’17 | 16,391 |
| ’18 | 13,132 |
| ’19 | 13,094 |
| ’20 | 8,207 |
| ’21 | 8,447 |
| ’22 | 5,257 |
| ’23 | 8,341 |
| ’24 | 11,106 |
| ’25 | 10,423 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 215,022 SEAT Ibizas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 42.3% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 27.3% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has grown from 0.1% in 2014 to 42.3%. Petrols made up 80.8% of those licensed in 2014 and 92.5% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 901cc to 1,000cc 91,003 licensed | 42.3% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 58,711 licensed | 27.3% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 51,016 licensed | 23.7% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 8,166 licensed | 3.8% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 2,719 licensed | 1.3% |
| 1,801cc to 1,900cc 1,421 licensed | 0.7% |
| Other sizes 1,986 licensed | 0.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 90,990 | 42.3% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 58,703 | 27.3% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 46,224 | 21.5% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 6,641 | 3.1% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Diesel | 4,790 | 2.2% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 901–1,000cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.1% | 49.6% | 32.0% | 6.8% |
| 2015 | 0.4% | 49.4% | 33.5% | 6.5% |
| 2016 | 3.7% | 45.3% | 35.5% | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 7.7% | 42.2% | 36.1% | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 13.2% | 39.8% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| 2019 | 18.9% | 37.4% | 31.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 22.5% | 36.1% | 30.2% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | 26.5% | 34.4% | 28.9% | 5.2% |
| 2022 | 29.2% | 33.2% | 28.0% | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 33.0% | 31.5% | 26.8% | 4.7% |
| 2024 | 37.9% | 29.3% | 25.2% | 4.3% |
| 2025 | 42.3% | 27.3% | 23.7% | 3.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 80.8% | 19.2% |
| 2015 | 82.0% | 18.0% |
| 2016 | 83.4% | 16.6% |
| 2017 | 84.7% | 15.3% |
| 2018 | 85.8% | 14.2% |
| 2019 | 86.9% | 13.1% |
| 2020 | 87.7% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | 88.6% | 11.4% |
| 2022 | 89.3% | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 90.2% | 9.8% |
| 2024 | 91.4% | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 92.5% | 7.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the SEAT Ibiza from 2000, when the data begins, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 47.1 to 60.1 mpg, with CO2 of 118 to 136 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 35.3 to 80.7 mpg, with CO2 of 92 to 192 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 47.1–54.3 | 118–136 | 2019–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 45 |
| 1.6 diesel | 60.1 | 126–129 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 6 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 53.3–68.9 | 94–120 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 | 21 |
| 1.2 petrol | 47.1–64.2 | 102–144 | 2002–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 44 |
| 1.4 petrol | 37.2–58.9 | 112–182 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6 | 39 |
| 1.5 petrol | 57.6 | 112 | 2018 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 1.6 petrol | 35.8–48.7 | 139–190 | 2000–2010 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 11 |
| 1.8 petrol | 35.3–45.6 | 145–192 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6 | 11 |
| 2.0 petrol | 35.8–36.2 | 187–190 | 2004–2007 | Euro 4 | 2 |
| 1.2 diesel | 70.6–80.7 | 92–105 | 2011–2015 | Euro 5 | 18 |
| 1.4 diesel | 61.4–78.5 | 93–124 | 2003–2018 | Euro 3 to Euro 6 | 27 |
| 1.6 diesel | 65.7–74.3 | 99–112 | 2010–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 12 |
| 1.9 diesel | 51.4–60.1 | 124–149 | 2000–2010 | Euro 2 to Euro 4 | 24 |
| 2.0 diesel | 60.1 | 123 | 2011–2015 | Euro 5 | 6 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 17 safety recalls for the SEAT Ibiza since 1992, the first in 1994. The most recent was launched on 30 June 2025.
All 17 SEAT Ibiza recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every SEAT Ibiza. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT Ibiza | 203,938 | −0.4% | 14,733 | 38 | Petrol |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Volkswagen Polo | 663,686 | −0.3% | 49,229 | 6 | Petrol |
| Toyota Yaris | 575,454 | +3.1% | 26,019 | 7 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 218,671 Ibiza records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 189,894 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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