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AO57 OBP

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 OBP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,553 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 104,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases seal exhaust flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush fixing loose (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 101,789 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both park brake performances slightly low

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Feb 2023 101,788 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both park brake performances slightly low

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2022 97,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2022 97,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jan 2021 88,685 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2020 82,874 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 5 Feb 2020 82,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,547 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 74,453 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,482 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 69,482 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,396 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 67,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,337 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes fitted incorrectly

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Nail within the tread area of the nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2016 65,336 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes fitted incorrectly

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Nail within the tread area of the nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2015 60,918 miles

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear bump stops split allowing the rear shock absorber dust shields to become insecure

Service reminder active

Fail 13 Feb 2015 60,916 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear bump stops split allowing the rear shock absorber dust shields to become insecure

Service reminder active

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,733 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders and low at centre of tread

nsr tyre starting to wear on both shoulders

osr suspension bump stop broken

Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,433 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 35,433 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 16,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,688 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 OBP is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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