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AK57 UPP

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,651 mi
Last recorded98,651 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 UPP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 98,651 miles

195/55/15v

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 98,651 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

195/55/15v

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 93,591 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,008 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,857 miles

grease around nearside front outer c.v boot area

offside rear door handle worn

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

reverse light inoperative

Fail 29 Oct 2021 84,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

grease around nearside front outer c.v boot area

offside rear door handle worn

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

reverse light inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,190 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,179 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 70,910 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 70,905 miles

Emissions not tested due to the leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 63,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2016 58,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,534 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

b0th rear shock absorber casing insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,534 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

b0th rear shock absorber casing insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,279 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre on wear marks

o/s/r shock absorber casing insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2014 40,279 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre on wear marks

o/s/r shock absorber casing insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2013 33,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,867 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,658 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 29,594 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,899 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 UPP is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK57 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

AK57 UPP is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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