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BJ07 LCN

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,041 mi
Last recorded104,041 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 LCN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 104,041 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken and rear silencer corroded

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

Long parking brake travel

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (devoid of tread at edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 104,041 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken and rear silencer corroded

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

Long parking brake travel

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (devoid of tread at edges) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 97,726 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken and rear silencer corroded

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

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 97,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Nov 2023 84,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 84,288 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 lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 81,742 miles

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken and rear silencer corroded

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

Headlight lenses poor

Nearside parking brake performance low

Nearside rear foot brake performance low

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 79,512 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken,rear silencer corroded

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

Headlight lenses and images poor

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,982 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken,rear silencer corroded,centre clamp poor

Headlight lenses poor

Pass 16 May 2019 68,898 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 68,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 63,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,474 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side walls damaged slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2017 57,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre side walls damaged slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,652 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 52,075 miles

Nearside 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,630 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,955 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 40,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,546 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 12 May 2011 24,904 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 24,896 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 20,661 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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BJ07 LCN is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ07 LCN, 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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BJ07 LCN is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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