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AP57 XFC

2007 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,112 mi
Last recorded95,112 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XFC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2026 95,112 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear rear shock casings corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2025 92,505 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 92,474 miles

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp lense damage missing

Pass 1 Oct 2024 89,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 89,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 81,040 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 81,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,795 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 77,261 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,692 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,874 miles

Both rear tyres splitting between inner tread blocks

Fail 14 Nov 2016 71,872 miles

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

Both rear tyres splitting between inner tread blocks

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,021 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,532 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,868 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread . 205/45R16 87W

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,588 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 56,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,540 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 48,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,162 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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AP57 XFC is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFC, 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 AP57 XFC registered?

AP57 XFC is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is AP57 XFC safe to buy?

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