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AP57 KHC

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,970 mi
Last recorded103,970 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 KHC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 103,970 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack ball joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 100,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack ball joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 99,679 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 99,679 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,017 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,590 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 87,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2021 81,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 81,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,122 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,418 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn especially nsf

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

nsf suspension arm rear bush worn and just accepatable

Pass 22 Aug 2018 67,715 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower rear wishbone bush is worn

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,102 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,949 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 53,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,588 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 Oct 2015 51,576 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 45,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

os clearence poor

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Nov 2011 38,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,830 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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AP57 KHC 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 63%.

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 AP57 KHC, 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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AP57 KHC is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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