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AF56 NDE

2006 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,280 mi
Last recorded115,280 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Ibiza66,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NDE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 115,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 109,995 miles

Nearside Front Rear wishbone bush worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 107,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 104,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,831 miles

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

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

Offside damage to body

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,545 miles

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

Offside damage to body

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2019 100,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside damage to body

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,959 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2018 97,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2017 94,013 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 94,013 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,714 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,290 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 78,290 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,951 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 57,951 miles

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

o/s/f tyre fouling wheel arch trim

Fail 6 Nov 2012 47,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front drop links have play in ball joints

brake fluid low

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,222 miles

both front drop links have play in ball joints

brake fluid low

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2011 38,333 miles

discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Oct 2011 38,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,048 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AF56 NDE is a 2006 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AF56 NDE, 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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AF56 NDE is a 2006 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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