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R26 BYD

2020 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,897 mi
Last recorded32,897 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Seat Ibiza29,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 BYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 32,897 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Dec 2025 32,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 0mm 215/4018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 19,626 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 10,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 8,111 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 8,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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R26 BYD is a 2020 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R26 BYD, 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 R26 BYD registered?

R26 BYD is a 2020 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2020.

Is R26 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 BYD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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