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AE16 YXS

2016 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,772 mi
Last recorded119,772 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 YXS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 119,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 116,457 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 104,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 92,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear / various cuts in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads / various cuts in Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 78,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,788 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Feb 2020 55,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 43,847 miles

Both rear tyre inner edge starting to wear unevenly

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

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

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 YXS is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

AE16 YXS is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 YXS safe to buy?

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