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R91 FDE

2016 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,824 mi
Last recorded92,824 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 FDE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 92,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 125,012 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low reading

Fail 9 Sep 2025 124,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake low reading

Pass 4 Oct 2024 80,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,308 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 121,277 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 70,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 111,489 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 111,462 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 60,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,119 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 90,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,603 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,466 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 35,556 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,053 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 59,053 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,841 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 35,841 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,184 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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R91 FDE is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R91 FDE, 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 R91 FDE registered?

R91 FDE is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 October 2016.

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