2016 SEAT Ibiza · 63,332 MOT tests
2016 SEAT Ibiza reliability
2016 SEAT Ibizas fail 28.8% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Ibiza years (63,332 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- 28.8%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Ibizas: 33.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 51,471
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 63,332
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 10.5% of tests fail here (137% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 SEAT Ibiza
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.5%
- Tyres8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
- Brakes6.4%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.94%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.62%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 1.89%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.71%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.49%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.92%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.95%)
Other years
Every SEAT Ibiza year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 SEAT Ibiza reliable?
2016 SEAT Ibizas fail 28.8% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Ibiza years (63,332 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 SEAT Ibiza MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.44% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 SEAT Ibiza have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 SEAT Ibiza shows 51,471 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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