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AF57 MXD

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

174,734 mi
Last recorded174,734 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 MXD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 174,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2023 174,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded/holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear unable to test osr wheel bearing due to brake binding

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded

coolent level low

Pass 31 May 2022 168,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 168,703 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 162,817 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 162,815 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 162,792 miles

nearside front steering rack (inner rack arm) has play in ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2018 148,695 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 148,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 140,042 miles

both rear tyres heavy cracking & tread all steped

play in nearside inner steering parts

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Nov 2017 140,042 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres heavy cracking & tread all steped

play in nearside inner steering parts

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2016 136,051 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2016 136,051 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 131,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 128,169 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on faces

Fail 25 Oct 2014 128,169 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 17 Oct 2013 109,750 miles

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

front arm rear bushes have been fitted incorrectly.

Fail 17 Oct 2013 109,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front arm rear bushes have been fitted incorrectly.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 87,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear wiperblades

Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,133 miles

front and rear wiperblades

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,954 miles

rear wiperblade

Fail 31 Oct 2011 77,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear wiperblade

Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,832 miles

Offside rear inner side light inopp

Fail 20 Sep 2010 62,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear inner side light inopp

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 MXD is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 AF57 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

AF57 MXD is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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