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S29 YYA

2016 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,018 mi
Last recorded68,018 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ibiza44,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 YYA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 68,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 65,452 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 65,451 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 65,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 62,566 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 62,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 57,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,242 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 52,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,821 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 46,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,623 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 16,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 28,483 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 28,482 miles

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

windscreen has damage in zone A less then 10mm

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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S29 YYA is a 2016 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S29 YYA, 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 S29 YYA registered?

S29 YYA is a 2016 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is S29 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S29 YYA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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