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AO57 OBX

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,200 mi
Last recorded129,200 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 OBX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 129,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 129,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 122,989 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s front, o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s front, o/s front are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 122,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s front, o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s front, o/s front are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s front, o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 119,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 119,853 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle sleeve (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 117,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,283 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,736 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 108,734 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,678 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,414 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 87,414 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 78,617 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,329 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,889 miles

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

childs seat fitted to the nearside rear seat unable to fully inspect the adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2011 57,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

childs seat fitted to the nearside rear seat unable to fully inspect the adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,865 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 50,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2010 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

external boot release broken

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 OBX is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

AO57 OBX is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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