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AP16 FVF

2016 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,383 mi
Last recorded85,383 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 FVF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 85,383 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 85,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 75,184 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 64,248 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 50,067 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 37,234 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 25,512 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 15,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 4,316 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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AP16 FVF is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 999cc 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 AP16 FVF, 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 AP16 FVF registered?

AP16 FVF is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is AP16 FVF safe to buy?

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