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A23 TRE

2006 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,687 mi
Last recorded53,687 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Ibiza66,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TRE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 53,687 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front sills damaged by jacking

Fail 9 Jun 2026 53,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front sills damaged by jacking

Pass 17 Jun 2025 42,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 37,500 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to bind

Fail 28 May 2024 37,493 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle inside or from out side (6.2.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked due to bind

Pass 31 May 2023 34,830 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 34,828 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 33,443 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 32,375 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 29,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer pad has run hot

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, crackin g (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 26 Jun 2020 29,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken top and bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer pad has run hot

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, crackin g (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 26,961 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 26,122 miles

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

front brake discs have corrosion to them.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 25,274 miles

corrosion to rear suspension coil springs.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,115 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 24,115 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low NS + OS (1.8)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 24,115 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF roll bar link boot (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low NS + OS (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,289 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,459 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,555 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,170 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 21,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,713 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,036 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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A23 TRE is a 2006 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A23 TRE, 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 A23 TRE registered?

A23 TRE is a 2006 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is A23 TRE safe to buy?

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