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AK16 XHJ

2016 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,207 mi
Last recorded146,207 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 XHJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 146,207 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 146,207 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 140,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 138,011 miles

Front both tyres wearing low on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 128,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 123,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake effort low, offside rear effort lower than nearside

Pass 7 May 2021 109,908 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 109,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2020 97,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 70,567 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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AK16 XHJ 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 80%.

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 AK16 XHJ, 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 AK16 XHJ registered?

AK16 XHJ is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is AK16 XHJ safe to buy?

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