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AF55 LJN

2005 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,306 mi
Last recorded146,306 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LJN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 146,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 146,305 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 139,251 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 134,202 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 127,291 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 118,574 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,129 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 108,129 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 102,828 miles

Offside Rear wheel - noise on rotation

Offside park brake lever @ caliper - sticking

all brakes - slow to release

Fail 31 Dec 2019 102,827 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre joint sleeve/clamp ineffective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel - noise on rotation

Offside park brake lever @ caliper - sticking

all brakes - slow to release

Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,250 miles

Front both front wheel arches are starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 101,245 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear seats folded down and has load in luggage area preventing proper examination of rear seat belts

Pass 6 May 2017 97,080 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 90,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner area

Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear wheel baering noisey

Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs correded on inner facing

n/s/f found to have slight brake bind

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind to front brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,874 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge and cut on the sidewall but not exposing any cord/ply

Offside tyre worn on the inner edge and cut on the outer sidewall but not exposing any cord/ply

Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,873 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge and cut on the sidewall but not exposing any cord/ply

Offside tyre worn on the inner edge and cut on the outer sidewall but not exposing any cord/ply

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,079 miles

front brake discs pitted

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,725 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,534 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AF55 LJN is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 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 AF55 LJN, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 LJN registered?

AF55 LJN is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AF55 LJN safe to buy?

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