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AR07 EFU

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,013 mi
Last recorded132,013 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 132,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 131,003 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 130,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 129,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 127,938 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

NSF seat dont tilt forward

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,747 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 126,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 125,110 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 125,110 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 123,736 miles

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,572 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just starting to crack (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,234 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 109,837 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 109,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,316 miles

nearside front seat does not fold forward

Fail 1 Dec 2012 79,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

nearside front seat does not fold forward

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,114 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 49,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,983 miles

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

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

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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AR07 EFU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR07 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR07 EFU registered?

AR07 EFU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 August 2007.

Is AR07 EFU safe to buy?

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