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AK16 XHM

2016 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

268,874 mi
Last recorded268,874 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 XHM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 268,874 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 258,659 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 258,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 230,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 200,962 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 200,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 171,083 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 170,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 145,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,065 miles

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

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 XHM is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK16 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

AK16 XHM is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is AK16 XHM safe to buy?

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