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BV07 XTU

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,064 mi
Last recorded107,064 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 XTU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 107,064 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 105,395 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 103,649 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged bulge/inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper fixture (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,299 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering unit (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,353 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering unit (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine malfunction lamp on indicaiting a fault

Fail 13 Dec 2021 99,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from steering unit (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine malfunction lamp on indicaiting a fault

Fail 16 Nov 2021 99,286 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing and arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear axle and various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 96,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,757 miles

Braking system leaking servo vacum pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 91,709 miles

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Pass 2 May 2018 87,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

check battery/charging system,battery went flat on two occassions

check timimg belt replacement history

corrosion on rear brake discs

offside rear wheel tight to rotate by hand

Fail 26 Apr 2018 87,889 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

check battery/charging system,battery went flat on two occassions

check timimg belt replacement history

corrosion on rear brake discs

offside rear wheel tight to rotate by hand

Pass 20 Apr 2017 85,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 85,278 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust heat shield corroded and insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,050 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 77,455 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

front brakes juddering slightly,moreso nearside

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear brake caliper park brake lever is held in on position. wheel turns freely

Fail 29 Apr 2015 77,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

front brakes juddering slightly,moreso nearside

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear brake caliper park brake lever is held in on position. wheel turns freely

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,056 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 73,056 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,087 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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BV07 XTU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BV07 XTU, 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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BV07 XTU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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