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AF55 LKE

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,242 mi
Last recorded138,242 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LKE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 138,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear inner side light not working.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 135,420 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 135,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 130,864 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axel corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips + scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 127,599 miles

Front brake balance

chips to screen

Fail 28 Oct 2022 127,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake balance

chips to screen

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chips to screen

inspection lamp on

rear exhaust section corroding

scratches to screen

Fail 1 Nov 2021 124,582 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chips to screen

inspection lamp on

rear exhaust section corroding

scratches to screen

Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,459 miles

Oil leak from engine

both rear brakes binding on slightly

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Oct 2020 122,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak from engine

both rear brakes binding on slightly

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,909 miles

Chip to screen

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2019 120,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chip to screen

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2018 119,065 miles

chip to screen

front brake balance

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2018 119,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip to screen

front brake balance

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2017 112,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 112,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 107,775 miles

chip to screen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 103,361 miles

chip to screen

Pass 6 Sep 2014 94,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,087 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,698 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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AF55 LKE is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AF55 LKE, 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.

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AF55 LKE is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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