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A23 MLE

2016 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,841 mi
Last recorded86,841 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 MLE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 86,841 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 69,761 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 69,761 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 59,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,975 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 52,974 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,287 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 45,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 39,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,004 miles

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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A23 MLE is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Black 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 A23 MLE, 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 A23 MLE registered?

A23 MLE is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is A23 MLE safe to buy?

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