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BL07 DBU

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,793 mi
Last recorded107,793 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 DBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,793 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 107,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight leak on exhaust center

Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,023 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 102,897 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary bonnet catch seized (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 96,612 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front s / on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,726 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 85,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

drivers door hinges stiff

Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,206 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 19 Aug 2013 67,206 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 10 Aug 2012 49,796 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Rear wiper does not clear the rear screen

Fail 10 Aug 2012 49,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper does not clear the rear screen

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 30,867 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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BL07 DBU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL07 DBU, 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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BL07 DBU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 July 2007.

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