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BL56 GYB

2007 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,855 mi
Last recorded94,855 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 GYB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,130 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

slight hand brake travel

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,396 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 86,342 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 81,288 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,983 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 74,983 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,980 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 58,546 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,814 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 50,814 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,923 miles

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

Coolant Level Low

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 46,923 miles

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

Coolant Level Low

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,642 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,462 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 24,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,895 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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BL56 GYB is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BL56 GYB, 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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BL56 GYB is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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