Seat Ibiza 6J
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
192 PS
1.8L TSI Benzin
192 hp Ibiza Cupra — little beast
Fun to Drive!75 PS
1.0L MPI Benzin
3 weaknesses
Good Choice105 PS
1.6L TDI Diesel
12 weaknesses
Stay Away!Body Variants
The Seat Ibiza 6J is available as Hatchback and ST — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Generations
Engine Overview
The Seat Ibiza 6J is available with 20 engine variants — from 69 to 192 hp. 5 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Seat 1.4L TDI (Diesel, 75–90 PS) comes with 2 different engines: CUSA (2015–2017, Be Careful) and CXMA (2015–2017, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.4L TDI!
The Seat 1.6L TDI (Diesel, 90–105 PS) comes with 2 different engines: CAYB (2009–2015, Stay Away!) and CAYC (2009–2015, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L TDI!
The Seat 1.9L TDI (Diesel, 90–105 PS) comes with 2 different engines: BXE (2008–2010, Be Careful) and BXJ (2008–2010, Good Choice). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.9L TDI!
The Seat Ibiza 1.2 TDI (Diesel, 75 PS) has the CFWA (1.2L TDI) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
The Seat Ibiza 1.4 TDI 80 (Diesel, 80 PS) has the BMS (1.4L TDI) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
The Seat Ibiza 1.4 TDI 90 (Diesel, 90 PS) has the CUSB (1.4L TDI) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Seat Ibiza ST 1.2 TDI (Diesel, 75 PS) has the CFWA (1.2L TDI) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
The Seat Ibiza ST 1.4 TDI 105 (Diesel, 105 PS) has the CUSA (1.4L TDI) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
The Seat Ibiza ST 1.4 TDI 90 (Diesel, 90 PS) has the CUSB (1.4L TDI) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Seat 1.0L MPI (Petrol, 75 PS) has the CHYB (1.0L MPI) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.
The Seat 1.0L TSI (Petrol, 110–116 PS) has the CHZC (1.0L TSI) — rated: "Good Choice", 4 known weaknesses.
The Seat 1.2L 12V (Petrol, 69 PS) has the BZG (1.2L 12V) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
The Seat 1.2L TSI (Petrol, 86–110 PS) comes with 3 different engines: CBZB (2010–2015, Stay Away!) and CBZA (2012–2015, Be Careful) and CJZC (2015–2017, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.2L TSI!
The Seat 1.4L 16V (Petrol, 86 PS) has the BXW (1.4L 16V) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Seat 1.6L MPI (Petrol, 105 PS) has the BTS (1.6L MPI) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Seat Ibiza 1.6 LPG (LPG, 82 PS) has the CNKA (1.6L) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.
The Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSI (Petrol, 179 PS) has the CAVE (1.4L TSI) — rated: "Stay Away!", 9 known weaknesses.
The Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSI DSG (Petrol, 179 PS) has the CAVE (1.4L TSI) — rated: "Stay Away!", 9 known weaknesses.
The Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.8 TSI (Petrol, 192 PS) has the DAJA (1.8L TSI) — rated: "Good Choice", 2 known weaknesses.
The Seat Ibiza FR (Petrol, 140–150 PS) comes with 3 different engines: CAVF (2009–2015, Stay Away!) and CAVF (2012–2015, Stay Away!) and CZEA (2015–2017, Good Choice). Pay attention to the model year for the Ibiza FR!
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Springs and dampers: Above-average wear Springs and shock absorbers show above-average wear. On cars over 10 years old, steering joints add to the list of concerns. Symptoms: Harsher ride, knocking over bumps, vehicle nose-dives sharply under braking from 100,000 km | Medium |
Test Reports
AUTO BILD TÜV-Report
Springs and dampers are flagged above average even early on, and steering joints and brake discs deteriorate in older examples. Misaligned low-beam headlights and drivetrain oil leaks also appear more frequently than average.
2024-09Alternatives
Known Problems and Issues
A total of 117 weaknesses have been documented for the Seat Ibiza 6J (2008–2017) — 109 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. 5 problem engines: CBZB (1.2L TSI), CAVF (1.4L TSI), CAYB (1.6L TDI), CAYC (1.6L TDI), CAVE (1.4L TSI). Typical issues affect Suspension, Rust, Gearbox, Electronics. Considered reliable: CHYB (1.0L MPI), CHZC (1.0L TSI), CZEA (1.4L TSI ACT).
Ibiza (BXE, 2008–2010) — Be Careful: Connecting rod bearing damage (105 hp BXE known issue), Timing belt replacement interval, Camshaft wear (PD-TDI). Power: 101–105 PS.
Ibiza (BMS, 2008–2012) — Be Careful: Crankshaft damage (AMF up to May 2005), Timing belt replacement interval (interference engine), Unit injector wear. Power: 80 PS.
Ibiza (CAYB, 2009–2015) — Stay Away!: Injector premature failure, Mandatory emissions software update (Dieselgate EA189), EGR valve defective after software update. Power: 90 PS.
Ibiza (CAYC, 2009–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing belt oil pump drive wear, EGR valve wear and failure, Mandatory emissions software update (Dieselgate EA189). Power: 105 PS.
Ibiza (CFWA, 2010–2015) — Be Careful: Fuel filter cap crack (recall 20V7), Rail pressure failure (P0087/P0191), DPF clogging in short-trip use. Power: 75 PS.
Ibiza (CUSA, 2015–2017) — Be Careful: EGR valve wear / coking, Diesel particulate filter clogged, EGR valve seized from soot deposits. Power: 75 PS.
Ibiza (CUSA, 2015–2017) — Be Careful: EGR valve wear / coking, Diesel particulate filter clogged, EGR valve seized from soot deposits. Power: 105 PS.
Ibiza (CXMA, 2015–2017) — Be Careful: Oil-bath belt (oil pump drive), EGR valve coking, Diesel particulate filter clogging. Power: 90 PS.
Ibiza (CUSB, 2015–2017) — Be Careful: Oil pump chain — snap and engine damage, EGR valve wear / coking, Diesel particulate filter clogged. Power: 90 PS.
Ibiza (BZG, 2008–2015) — Be Careful: Timing chain tends to stretch, Water pump failed, Ignition coils failed. Power: 69 PS.
Ibiza (BXW, 2008–2015) — Be Careful: Timing belt failure — interference engine, Timing belt tensioner pulley and replacement interval, Increased oil consumption from valve stem seals. Power: 86 PS.
Ibiza (BTS, 2008–2009) — Be Careful: Timing belt replacement interval (interference engine), Thermostat sticks closed, Lambda sensor not regulating. Power: 105 PS.
Ibiza (CAVF, 2009–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing chain prematurely worn (Twincharger 150 hp), Supercharger clutch wear, Piston damage from thermal overload. Power: 150 PS.
Ibiza (CAVE, 2009–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing chain prematurely worn (Twincharger 150 hp), Supercharger clutch wear, Piston damage from thermal overload. Power: 179 PS.
Ibiza (CBZB, 2010–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch EA111 1.2 TSI (critical), Turbocharger damage, Timing chain stretch and chain tensioner. Power: 105–110 PS.
Ibiza (CBZA, 2012–2015) — Be Careful: Timing chain stretch EA111 1.2 TSI, Elevated oil consumption, Elevated oil consumption. Power: 86–90 PS.
Ibiza (CAVF, 2012–2015) — Stay Away!: Timing chain prematurely worn (Twincharger 150 hp), Supercharger clutch wear, Piston damage from thermal overload. Power: 140 PS.
Ibiza (CJZC, 2015–2017) — Be Careful: Camshaft adjuster fault (timing belt snap), Camshaft adjuster defect / timing belt snap, Timing chain wear in early production years. Power: 86–90 PS.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee