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B6 EFA

2005 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,662 mi
Last recorded167,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Ibiza66,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 EFA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 167,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes coated in grease

nearside front tyre wall has small cuts

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Jul 2025 158,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 69,234 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 69,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 151,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,629 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 145,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,828 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2022 138,858 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 127,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and back (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 45,648 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 124,881 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 123,320 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,007 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 100,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,807 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,815 miles

Grease around nearside front outer c.v gator

Fail 28 Jul 2014 96,815 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Grease around nearside front outer c.v gator

Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,026 miles

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

cut in outer wall n/s/f tyre

flat spots on tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,967 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 24,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,993 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 16,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,769 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,187 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2008 48,187 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,898 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 36,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B6 EFA is a 2005 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B6 EFA, 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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B6 EFA is a 2005 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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