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AV55 NBJ

2005 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

102,026 mi
Last recorded102,026 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 NBJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 102,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 102,014 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 100,959 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 100,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 99,135 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

washer pipe slight damage

Fail 30 Sep 2023 99,135 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

washer pipe slight damage

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 95,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,694 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing/aux belt side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,465 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 86,750 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 86,750 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,062 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,062 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,977 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age / cracking through tread

Fail 28 Sep 2016 53,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age / cracking through tread

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,334 miles

n/s/f tyre very worn inner edge/wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre losing shape

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2015 48,334 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre very worn inner edge/wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre losing shape

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,614 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,604 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,227 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,106 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

front discs corroded

osr tyre staring to perish

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,160 miles

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

nsf wiper blade slightly smearey

Fail 18 Oct 2011 31,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf wiper blade slightly smearey

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,183 miles

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

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

nearside anti roll link cover split

Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,747 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 21,747 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 16,746 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link arm cover split at top bush

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 NBJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 AV55 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

AV55 NBJ is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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