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L16 MFP

2016 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,832 mi
Last recorded81,832 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MFP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 81,832 miles

plastic undertrays preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2024 73,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic undertrays preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2024 95,567 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 65,077 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 92,244 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 92,244 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 56,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,901 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 45,478 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 82,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 82,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 32,066 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 32,066 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,466 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 19,154 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 18,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 57,604 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also offside is binding slightly, recommend further inspection (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,633 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 42,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,476 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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L16 MFP is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 L16 MFP, 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 L16 MFP registered?

L16 MFP is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is L16 MFP safe to buy?

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