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AF16 OFE

2016 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 OFE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,301 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 71,301 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,789 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 51,225 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 51,225 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 45,971 miles

AC Pipe is loose in engine bay

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 45,968 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AC Pipe is loose in engine bay

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 35,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 35,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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AF16 OFE is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF16 OFE, 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 AF16 OFE registered?

AF16 OFE is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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