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ALZ 7072

1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,628 mi
Last recorded107,628 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE79,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 7072
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza 1.4 SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 107,628 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2026 107,618 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 99,155 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 99,086 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,139 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2022 83,572 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,534 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 50,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 26,217 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE?

Based on 1,137 MOT tests across 244 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
6,825
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
244
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 143
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
position lamp(s) not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Registration plate lamp not working 56
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ALZ 7072 is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 79,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALZ 7072, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALZ 7072?

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What year was ALZ 7072 registered?

ALZ 7072 is a 1997 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is ALZ 7072 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 7072 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ALZ 7072 have outstanding finance?

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