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AF16 VRL

2016 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,551 mi
Last recorded46,551 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 VRL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 46,551 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,744 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 43,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 40,125 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 36,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,895 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,382 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 27,838 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2019 21,274 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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AF16 VRL is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF16 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

AF16 VRL is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 VRL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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