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A18 TFR

2006 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,241 mi
Last recorded31,241 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Ibiza66,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TFR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 31,241 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 30,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 28,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 27,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 26,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 25,118 miles

Nearside Front slight bumper damage

Nearside Rear slight bumper damage

slight surface rust under vehicle

Pass 19 May 2020 23,879 miles

Nearside Rear slight rust on edge of brake disc

Offside Rear slight rust on edge of brake disc

Pass 15 May 2019 22,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,001 miles

engine shields fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 19,615 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 18,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,927 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 16,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 15,355 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 13,795 miles

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)

both front tyres cut in outer sidewall

front wiper blades noisy

Pass 17 May 2012 12,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers noisey

Pass 18 May 2011 10,819 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,342 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 7,385 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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A18 TFR is a 2006 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 66,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 TFR, 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 20 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 TFR registered?

A18 TFR is a 2006 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is A18 TFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 TFR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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