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AF57 ZFZ

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,570 mi
Last recorded142,570 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 142,570 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 139,123 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 139,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 136,602 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 136,602 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 129,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,381 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 115,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,636 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 100,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 91,111 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,466 miles

Back box outer skin corroded and falling apart but not blowing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner edge and worn to 2.5mm at lowest point in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,969 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 69,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,013 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,985 miles

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

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

exhaust system has slight corrosion

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,985 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,635 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges offside tyre bald on inner edge (boardline pass)

both front wishbones starting to split

both rear discs coroded on working faces

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,882 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,588 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2012 35,588 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,613 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

front/rear disks slightly worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,684 miles

front wiper blades slightly smiery

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 ZFZ is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

AF57 ZFZ is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is AF57 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 ZFZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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