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H16 DOS

2021 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,504 mi
Last recorded127,504 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Seat Ibiza27,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 DOS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 127,504 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2026 81,494 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 119,953 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 51,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm\worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 51,812 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm\worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 113,220 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 113,215 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 107,252 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 May 2023 107,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2022 91,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 91,203 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,782 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 75,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 64,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 43,720 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 43,507 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 29,408 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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H16 DOS is a 2021 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 27,302 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 H16 DOS, 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 5 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H16 DOS registered?

H16 DOS is a 2021 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2021.

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