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A5 PYS

2018 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,739 mi
Last recorded82,739 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Ibiza36,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 82,739 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 82,739 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 67,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tread block stepping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tread block stepping

Fail 16 Jul 2024 67,022 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tread block stepping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tread block stepping

Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 40,168 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 21,803 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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A5 PYS 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 71.4%.

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 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 A5 PYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 PYS registered?

A5 PYS is a 2018 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is A5 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 PYS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 PYS have outstanding finance?

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