Used SEAT Ibiza for Sale

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Used SEAT Ibiza pros and cons

Stylish design
Some cheap plastics inside
Fun to drive
Skoda Fabia is bigger and cheaper
Decent-sized boot
Entry-level petrol engine is noisy

Is a second hand SEAT Ibiza a good car?

The SEAT Ibiza is a small hatchback that clearly takes inspiration from some of the great Spanish footballers who’ve come to these shores. Like them, it fits in well in the UK, plays a strong game, and is certainly versatile.

It’s so good looking that when SEAT gave the Ibiza updates in 2021 and 2023, it actually didn’t really bother changing the exterior styling much at all.

Inside, if you can track down a high-spec model, there’s a high-quality cabin with a usefully simple touchscreen, and some nice trim touches — body-coloured air vents, soft-touch materials — which can make the Ibiza feel more expensive than it is. Basic models look and feel too plain, though, and there’s plenty of cheap plastic once you start looking around.

By small hatchback standards, the Ibiza is decently roomy in the back, so even six-footers can squeeze in comfortably, although very tall people will find that legroom gets a little tight. Still, it’s roomier than an equivalent Ford Fiesta, and there’s a good sized boot too.

All Ibizas are good to drive, with sharp steering and good handling, but none is what you’d call especially sporty.

What to look for when buying a used SEAT Ibiza

The Ibiza is generally a very well-made and reliable car — SEAT has a good reputation in this area — but there are a few common issues. Most revolve around fault engine sensors, which can trigger erroneous warning lights, and which can be tricky to fix as the issue is often intermittent. The handbrake can also be a problem area, and there was a common issue with engine oil getting into the brake servo. SEAT also seems to have an issue with relatively thin paint, which seems to attract stone chips and damage more easily than others.

The Ibiza didn’t place in the Driver Power Top 50 Cars To Own list, but the mechanically-identical Arona small SUV did, and finished in a decent 26th position. Seat didn’t do quite so well as a brand, though, finishing in 23rd out of 32 manufacturers in the overall customer satisfaction survey, with 25% of owners reporting problems with their cars.

SEAT Ibiza FAQs

Is used SEAT Ibiza a good car to buy?

Yes, the SEAT Ibiza is a very good car — roomy, well-made, economical, reliable, and good to drive.

Are SEAT Ibiza cars fuel efficient?

Absolutely. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engines are very economical, capable of returning 45-50mpg. Even the more powerful 1.5 turbo is capable of close to 50mpg if driven gently.

How many miles is a SEAT Ibiza good for?

Lots. The SEAT Ibiza is basically a Volkswagen Polo under the skin, and both the Polo and the Ibiza have good reputations for longevity. Keep an Ibiza serviced and properly looked after, and big six-figure mileages are easily possible.

Is the SEAT Ibiza better than the Ford Fiesta?

In some ways, yes the SEAT Ibiza is better than the Ford Fiesta. It’s roomier for a start, and has a bigger boot too. It’s not nearly as much fun to drive as the Fiesta, though.