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AK57 VYB

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,764 mi
Last recorded113,764 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 VYB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 113,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 105,474 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 105,474 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,051 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 96,050 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 87,304 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 87,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,469 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,528 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 64,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust

Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,614 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear silancer outter skin rusty / flaking off

Pass 13 Sep 2018 51,218 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2018 51,218 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp on sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,742 miles

Engine light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2015 36,562 miles

Front suspension arm rubbers getting weak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust weak

Slght corrosion on all discs

Pass 2 Jul 2015 36,562 miles

Front suspension arm rubbers getting weak

Rear exhaust weak

Slght corrosion on all discs

Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,513 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 29,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,409 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 11,747 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 11,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished, but no cords or ply are exsposed at this stage.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 8,007 miles

front discs pitted

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 VYB is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

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

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