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AV55 MZW

2005 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 97,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,644 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,699 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,010 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 89,720 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,302 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,154 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,942 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,275 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,130 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,466 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 63,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,100 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,333 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,333 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,925 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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AV55 MZW is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 66,305 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 AV55 MZW, 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 21 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV55 MZW registered?

AV55 MZW is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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