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AF57 MVT

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,449 mi
Last recorded117,449 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 MVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Pass 5 Aug 2024 111,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,352 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust center joint and rear silencer corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 104,352 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint, rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 95,456 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 95,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 80,467 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,673 miles

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn

all brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded and flexi worn

Fail 23 Apr 2018 67,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn

all brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded and flexi worn

Pass 2 May 2017 64,815 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,815 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,926 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Aug 2014 43,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,958 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 29,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,909 miles

Nearside front tyre low on the edges

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge and low on the outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn on inner edge

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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AF57 MVT is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,789 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 AF57 MVT, 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 19 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF57 MVT registered?

AF57 MVT is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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