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AF56 NEJ

2006 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,834 mi
Last recorded128,834 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Ibiza66,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NEJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 128,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 128,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 119,770 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 119,758 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,687 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 118,643 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 114,750 miles

Reverse light inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 114,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Reverse light inoperative.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,933 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,879 miles

Engine oil sump very corroded, but not leaking.

Nearside Front Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 106,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Engine oil sump very corroded, but not leaking.

Nearside Front Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (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 Worn to the legal minimum of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,107 miles

The front suspension arms are quite corroded

The n/s/r and both front tyres are worn very close to the legal limit

Fail 29 Nov 2019 101,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

The front suspension arms are quite corroded

The n/s/r and both front tyres are worn very close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,362 miles

All tyres wearing close top the legal limit

The lower suspension arms are corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 82,542 miles

The rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Fail 22 Nov 2017 82,541 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,558 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 71,558 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,847 miles

The auxiliary drive belt is very deteriorated

The lower suspension arm bushes are very deteriorated

The n/s/r tyre has a nail in it, the o/s/r has a damaged sidewall

The rear tyres are quite worn and out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,694 miles

the n/s wing mirror is damaged

the rear tyres are wearing out of shape

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,551 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 47,551 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower arm bushes worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,535 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,583 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,501 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2009 20,501 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 NEJ is a 2006 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 NEJ, 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 AF56 NEJ registered?

AF56 NEJ is a 2006 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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