SEAT Ibiza Hatchback 1985-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This cars as cheap as chips!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts can be tricky to get but fuel economy is excellent.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handles well but parking is hard without power steering, brakes are terrible!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    70BHP from a System Porsche engine, pretty good for a 1.2i!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems whatsoever, great!

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bad reputation, but no doubt better than Fiesta or Nova of same age.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable for a small car, good amount of space for a small car. Electric windows!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Most of the glass was replaced at some point.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What do you mean it isn't a Volkswagen!?

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None but keep an eye on the fuel piping.

    Other

    Central locking motor blew, brakes needed a fair amount of work to get it through MOT.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes