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A21 EGS

2016 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,786 mi
Last recorded40,786 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 EGS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 40,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front bumper and front panel damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2025 40,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front bumper and front panel damaged

rad insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2024 37,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 37,851 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 32,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 27,750 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 26,188 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 25,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 25,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm cut in outer side wall and perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 24,891 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged at outer sidewall

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 21 Jan 2019 20,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in between treads

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

sticker nearside of windscreen

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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A21 EGS is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A21 EGS, 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 A21 EGS registered?

A21 EGS is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is A21 EGS safe to buy?

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