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BL56 NLZ

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,889 mi
Last recorded133,889 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 NLZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 133,889 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 133,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,301 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 123,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 115,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

grease noted at nearside front outer drive shaft boot

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Jun 2015 115,572 miles

grease noted at nearside front outer drive shaft boot

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 Jun 2014 106,935 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 106,935 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,613 miles

E M L light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 98,613 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E M L light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear inner side light inoperative

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,939 miles

E M L light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight bind at offside rear wheel

Fail 13 Jun 2012 88,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

E M L light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

offside rear tyre getting low on tread and becoming out of shape

slight bind at offside rear wheel

smell of fuel around engine?

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NLZ is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NLZ, 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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What year was BL56 NLZ registered?

BL56 NLZ is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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