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AR07 EFX

2007 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,231 mi
Last recorded123,231 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 123,231 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

boot lid slightly damaged but secure & not likely to cause injury

rear bumper slightly damaged but secure & not likely to cause injury

Fail 20 Nov 2019 123,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

boot lid slightly damaged but secure & not likely to cause injury

rear bumper slightly damaged but secure & not likely to cause injury

Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,114 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 107,114 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 84,168 miles

fuel filter is damp but unable to confirm if fuel is leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2016 84,168 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filter is damp but unable to confirm if fuel is leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2015 77,708 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 77,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,554 miles

front fog lights dont switch off

Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,527 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front fog lights dont switch off

Fail 5 Nov 2014 71,495 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)

front fog light inop

Pass 1 Nov 2013 62,274 miles

console bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 1 Nov 2013 62,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

console bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,435 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 36,435 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,001 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,986 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 18,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EFX is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AR07 EFX, 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 AR07 EFX registered?

AR07 EFX is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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