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RE56 EJO

2006 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,258 mi
Last recorded133,258 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Seat Ibiza66,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 EJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 133,258 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 133,226 miles

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

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

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,204 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack centre top (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and warn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 121,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,976 miles

Parking brake nearing end of travel

Fail 23 Feb 2018 108,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake nearing end of travel

Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,237 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2016 98,970 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 Nov 2014 94,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front flexy deteriorating

play in offside steering arm

uneven treadwear offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front flexy deteriorating

play in offside steering arm

uneven treadwear offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,050 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 71,046 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,391 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 57,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,271 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,362 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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RE56 EJO is a 2006 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RE56 EJO, 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 RE56 EJO registered?

RE56 EJO is a 2006 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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