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J29 HPJ

2020 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,798 mi
Last recorded59,798 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Seat Ibiza29,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 HPJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 59,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 55,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,327 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 105,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 42,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 99,743 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 99,743 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 30,864 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 91,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 91,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,760 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 82,750 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,015 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,095 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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J29 HPJ is a 2020 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2020 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 29,838 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 J29 HPJ, 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 6 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J29 HPJ registered?

J29 HPJ is a 2020 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 December 2020.

Is J29 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J29 HPJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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