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AD06 VZM

2006 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,851 mi
Last recorded141,851 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Ibiza66,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 VZM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 141,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 130,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 127,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 127,211 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 120,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 120,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2021 109,345 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres slight uneven round on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer top metal cover corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front A plates rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,395 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2018 79,892 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 58,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,719 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,614 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin broken away

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,628 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)

all tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,533 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,380 miles

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

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

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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AD06 VZM is a 2006 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD06 VZM, 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 AD06 VZM registered?

AD06 VZM is a 2006 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2006.

Is AD06 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 VZM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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