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AJ16 RFX

2016 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,359 mi
Last recorded69,359 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 RFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 69,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 64,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 55,788 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 55,787 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 47,472 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Oct 2021 39,552 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear Tyres worn close to 3mm, and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 33,076 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 24,605 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking in tred

Fail 30 Apr 2019 24,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking in tred

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 RFX is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

AJ16 RFX is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is AJ16 RFX safe to buy?

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