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81 OW

2018 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,173 mi
Last recorded98,173 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ibiza36,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 OW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 97,440 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 65,014 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 51,443 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,659 miles

TPMS lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Mar 2021 41,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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81 OW is a 2018 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 36,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 81 OW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 8 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 81 OW registered?

81 OW is a 2018 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is 81 OW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 OW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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