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AF16 VPJ

2016 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,010 mi
Last recorded78,010 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 VPJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 78,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 72,275 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,213 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 68,213 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 61,568 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

N/S body damaged .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 61,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

N/S body damaged .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 43,828 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 26,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 17,063 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 17,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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 VPJ is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

AF16 VPJ is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 August 2016.

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