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AO55 PEN

2016 Seat Ibiza

Purple Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,349 mi
Last recorded85,349 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 PEN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 85,349 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 72,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 60,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 49,527 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 49,527 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 39,193 miles

nearside front wiper blade worn / split

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 25,404 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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AO55 PEN is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Purple with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO55 PEN, 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 AO55 PEN registered?

AO55 PEN is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is AO55 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 PEN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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