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AK16 XHV

2016 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,144 mi
Last recorded97,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 97,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 97,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area of tyre wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in blade rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape in tread area

Pass 17 Jul 2024 79,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in centre tread area

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 62,928 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 53,118 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking possible thermostat housing on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down to 2mm approximately (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2.5mm and out of shape on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 44,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,741 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 XHV is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XHV, 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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AK16 XHV is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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