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AK57 RDV

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,572 mi
Last recorded120,572 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 RDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 120,572 miles

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

front brakes backing plates , rear metal brake unions and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate, rear exhaust clamp/ sleeve rusty, rear exhaust section starting to rust and exhaust slight leak

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear axle, front suspension struts and front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement/ offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm/ inner edge worn low and offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm/ inner edge worn low

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

rear screen washer not working

Pass 13 Mar 2024 115,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/r and o/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/r and o/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield slightly loose

Fail 12 Mar 2024 115,905 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Position lamp not working n/f and o/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/r and o/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/r and o/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heat shield slightly loose

Pass 27 Feb 2023 110,702 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

front brakes backing plates , rear metal brake unions and rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate, rear exhaust clamp/ sleeve rusty and rear exhaust section starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear axle, front suspension struts and front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod rubber cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front wing panel and front bumper slight damage

offside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge worn low

rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

rear screen washer jet not working

rear seat back mountings slight movement

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare wheel/ tyre missing

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 5 Mar 2022 106,049 miles

bot rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

front brakes backing plates starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate, rear exhaust clamp/ sleeve starting to rust and rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear axle, front suspension struts and front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front wing panel and front bumper slight damage

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2021 100,115 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack/ perish and inner side walls small splits

front brakes backing plates starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear axle, front suspension struts and front antiroll bar starting to rust

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust clamp/ sleeve starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2021 100,093 miles

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

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

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

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

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both rear brakes slight binding

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack/ perish and inner side walls small splits

front brakes backing plates starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear axle, front suspension struts and front antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake travel slightly long

nearside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear brake disc starting to rust/ wear

rear exhaust clamp/ sleeve starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,812 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both front tyre treads inner edges worn low

both rear brakes slight binding

front brakes backing plates starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear axle and front antiroll bar starting to rust

rear exhaust clamp/ sleeve starting to rust

rear handbrake performance slightly low and travel slightly long

rear screen washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,918 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front brake backing plates starting to rust

nearside rear brake slight binding

rear exhaust clamp/ sleeve starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 72,018 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,823 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,209 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,214 miles

rear exhaust box weak

very slight leak at front flexy exhaust

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,763 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,236 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 29,401 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 29,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 24,500 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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AK57 RDV is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK57 RDV, 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 AK57 RDV registered?

AK57 RDV is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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