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AO16 DXK

2016 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,326 mi
Last recorded146,326 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 DXK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 146,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 142,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 137,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,091 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 133,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section, broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall badly cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,533 miles

TPMS N/S/R low pressure warning on

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,062 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and further wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seatbelts not fully checkable due to obstructions

Fail 16 Mar 2020 48,287 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and further wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seatbelts not fully checkable due to obstructions

Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AO16 DXK is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 AO16 DXK, 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 AO16 DXK registered?

AO16 DXK is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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