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AK57 VXY

2007 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,781 mi
Last recorded100,781 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 VXY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2018 100,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 86,123 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 86,123 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 80,212 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 80,212 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,084 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 76,084 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,369 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,563 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 47,246 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake binding on slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 24 Sep 2011 47,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake binding on slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,598 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs are corroded

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 VXY is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

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

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