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AJ16 RFO

2016 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,956 mi
Last recorded58,956 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 RFO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 58,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 58,956 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,215 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 39,154 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside tyre wall perished and split

Pass 16 Jun 2021 21,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 14,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 7,512 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing "All Tyres" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 RFO is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ16 RFO registered?

AJ16 RFO is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is AJ16 RFO safe to buy?

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