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AU07 VBT

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,187 mi
Last recorded127,187 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 VBT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 127,187 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 121,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 116,068 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 116,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 111,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2019 101,356 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust needs ajusting has slight movement

rear lights have product on lenses but still visable

Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,539 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 88,539 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,515 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 85,515 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,203 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 80,202 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 74,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,292 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,818 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 54,818 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,790 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,826 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn low on edges

Rear box outer skin breaking up

Rear discs worn and corroded

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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AU07 VBT is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AU07 VBT, 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 AU07 VBT registered?

AU07 VBT is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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