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AD55 FLA

2006 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,890 mi
Last recorded111,890 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Ibiza66,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 FLA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 111,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

underside some corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2021 111,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

underside some corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 104,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear around fuel tank greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides offside worn low on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 104,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear around fuel tank greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides offside worn low on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 87,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat back loose but secure in upright position

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2018 87,751 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat back loose but secure in upright position

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,998 miles

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

Offside Front rack arm slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake high (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 85,998 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front rack arm slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel handbrake high (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 72,876 miles

bonnet secondary safety catch missing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,425 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

corrosion on all suspension and brake hoses

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,425 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

corrosion on all suspension and brake hoses

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,817 miles

engine coolant level low

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 16 Jan 2014 58,817 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine coolant level low

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 41,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,406 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,476 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,698 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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AD55 FLA is a 2006 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AD55 FLA, 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 AD55 FLA registered?

AD55 FLA is a 2006 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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