SEAT Ibiza Hatchback 2002-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plenty of equipment for the money, including CD and air con.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to insure and good petrol consumption.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonably comfortable for a small car. Could do with a little more lumbar support on long journeys.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The lack of punch from the 1.2 can get frustrating after a while.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Awful. Has let me down three times now. Coil pack has expired twice and the alternator drive belt failed due to oil contamination from a faulty oil seal. The most unreliable car I've ever had - and I've driven some rubbish!!

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    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a cheap and cheerful runabout.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    See driving comments.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Immobiliser and deadlocks.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Give them their due, Seat did fix all of the faults quickly.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Two failed coil packs, failed alternator drive belt, oil leak from faulty 'o' ring.

    Other

    None

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No