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AO57 OAB

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,371 mi
Last recorded133,371 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 OAB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 133,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front wings rusted

Fail 2 Jul 2026 133,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Intermittent (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction Intermittent (2.6 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Affected by the power steering when turned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Fenders-wings corroded on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 129,883 miles

Front fenders- wings corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 129,883 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 195/55/15 tyre cut in tread twice (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fenders- wings corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 125,112 miles

Front Wings corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2024 125,112 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wings corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2023 117,775 miles

Both front wings corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,929 miles

Both front wings corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 102,290 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 102,290 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 95,708 miles

Front Both wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 95,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Both wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,860 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 77,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 68,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 60,640 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 54,010 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres begining to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2014 47,317 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,566 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 40,566 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,515 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,267 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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AO57 OAB is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 AO57 OAB, 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 AO57 OAB registered?

AO57 OAB is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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