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A11 XEV

2016 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,184 mi
Last recorded108,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XEV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 108,184 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 108,183 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 104,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 104,098 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 100,437 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,134 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both near side and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both near side and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 86,134 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Cluster water damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Cluster water damaged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both near side and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both near side and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 65,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 65,080 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Light unit has water ingress but lights still work

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF and NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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A11 XEV is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 44,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 XEV, 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 10 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A11 XEV registered?

A11 XEV is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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