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C16 MLK

2017 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,053 mi
Last recorded94,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ibiza39,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 MLK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 94,053 miles

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2025 85,703 miles

Covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 70,983 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 70,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 59,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 46,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2022 46,391 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,753 miles

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

Nearside under guard damaged missing / wheel arch liner damaged

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2021 33,753 miles

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

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

Nearside under guard damaged missing / wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,404 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 13,176 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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C16 MLK is a 2017 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 39,438 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C16 MLK, 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 9 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C16 MLK registered?

C16 MLK is a 2017 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is C16 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 MLK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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