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J3 VWP

2020 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

234,168 mi
Last recorded234,168 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Seat Ibiza29,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VWP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 234,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 136,709 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 136,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 196,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,233 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 157,206 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,911 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,023 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,261 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 110,259 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,301 miles

Rear tank areas slight dampness

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack areas (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 103,270 miles

Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack areas (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (3.5.1i)

Rear tank areas slight dampness

Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack aeras (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight out of shape (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively os,ns (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 95,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack aeras (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight out of shape (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively os,ns (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,715 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 83,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,135 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 65,135 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wires for tow bar electrics disconnected

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,872 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,708 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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J3 VWP is a 2020 Seat Ibiza in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J3 VWP, 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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J3 VWP is a 2020 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 February 2020.

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