2016 SEAT IBIZA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 1 July 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1197 cc
- Tax status (as of 1 July 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 1 July 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 June 2027 (342 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 131,014 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 1 July 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Seat Ibiza has 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 131,014 miles. The recent advisory on engine oil and exhaust corrosion, combined with high mileage, warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows consistent high usage, averaging 12,711 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 131,014 miles recorded since March 2016.
Things to check
- Recurring brake disc wear advisories (Jun 2026) and a DANGEROUS brake pad failure (Apr 2023) indicate chronic brake system neglect.
- Multiple suspension arm failures (Apr 2023) and shock absorber misting advisories (May 2024, May 2025) suggest ongoing suspension wear.
- Recent advisory for engine oil leak (Jun 2026) and exhaust corrosion (Jun 2026) points to emerging mechanical issues.
- High total mileage (131,014 miles) for a 2016 model will accelerate wear on all components.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until June 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, showing issues were addressed.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars indicates a well-designed and safe vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | PASS | 131,014 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY exhaust rear box outer skin corroded ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 121,923 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2025 | FAIL | 121,923 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 110,320 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 91,508 mi |
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 91,508 mi |
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| May 2022 | PASS | 79,639 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
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| May 2022 | FAIL | 79,639 mi |
MAJOR Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2021 | PASS | 65,037 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| May 2021 | FAIL | 65,037 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
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| May 2020 | PASS | 56,762 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 55,998 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 43,019 mi |
MINOR Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i)) MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY both rear tyres slightly out of shape
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