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AO16 VWJ

2016 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,735 mi
Last recorded56,735 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 VWJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 56,735 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 53,913 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 42,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,538 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,076 miles

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

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

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 VWJ is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO16 VWJ?

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What year was AO16 VWJ registered?

AO16 VWJ is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is AO16 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO16 VWJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO16 VWJ have outstanding finance?

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