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BG07 VHP

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,682 mi
Last recorded181,682 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 VHP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 181,682 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod end has play (steering rack also leaking) strongly advise replacement

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 30 May 2024 167,194 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have some wear to their inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Slight play from N/S/F

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing cover missing, a temp. cover is in place.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs have signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 146,156 miles

Nearside Front Possible play from front wheel bearing.

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing missing but tape covering in its place.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 146,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Hand brake lever on caliper seized on. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Possible play from front wheel bearing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing missing but tape covering in its place.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 132,930 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake not releasing fully but not binding.

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing deteriorated, not to excess.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,055 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING NOT QUIT SEATED CORRECTLY BUT NOT TO EXCESS

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

Fail 29 May 2021 121,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt stalk outer covers missing but still works ok.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,834 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 101,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2018 101,470 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 May 2017 95,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 88,254 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 88,250 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

Pass 29 May 2015 82,836 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 82,742 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,738 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 75,701 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 68,620 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 68,475 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2012 61,656 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 44,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 27,180 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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BG07 VHP is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BG07 VHP, 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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BG07 VHP is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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