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AE16 YXA

2016 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,048 mi
Last recorded115,048 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YXA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 115,048 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 114,903 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 107,361 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 98,030 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 98,030 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 89,954 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,820 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,667 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, cracking and stepped on inner edge.....215/45 R16 90V XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, cracking and stepped on inner edge.....215/45 R16 90V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,468 miles

Front both discs slightly lipped and scored

under trays fitted

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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AE16 YXA is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AE16 YXA, 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 AE16 YXA registered?

AE16 YXA is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is AE16 YXA safe to buy?

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