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AJ16 BDF

2016 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,234 mi
Last recorded100,234 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 BDF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,234 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 100,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,274 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 87,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/ (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 78,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn r/h/f lower suspension arm rear bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slightly damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 63,459 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 63,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 54,845 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 49,298 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 37,344 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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AJ16 BDF is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ16 BDF, 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 AJ16 BDF registered?

AJ16 BDF is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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