2007 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · AF57 MVY
2007 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 186,659 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF57 MVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 186,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF57 MVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Seat Ibiza (AF57 MVY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
AF57 MVY Mileage History
- 11/10/2023172,727 mi
- 17/10/2024179,886 mi+7,159 mi
- 18/10/2024179,888 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/2025186,658 mi+6,770 mi
- 24/10/2025186,659 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,839 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ibiza Mk3 (6L)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Console Bush DeteriorationModerate
The voided rubber console bushes on the rear of the front lower wishbones are a notorious weakness on the PQ24 platform. Over UK road humps and potholes, the rubber splits and perishes rapidly, allowing excessive movement of the front control arms. This causes front-end knocking, steering vagueness under braking, and uneven front tyre wear, resulting in an immediate MOT failure. Many UK owners replace them with solid rubber bushes from the Audi A2 or Cupra models for long-term reliability.
- Door Carrier Seal Degradation and Footwell Water IngressModerate
The foam seal securing the metal ancillary carrier plate behind the interior door card perishes and shrinks over time. Rainwater running down the exterior door glass past the window scraper seal pools on top of the deteriorated carrier seal and drains directly over the inner door sill into the cabin footwells. Left unchecked, UK wet weather leaves carpets soaked, rotting the underlay, fogging windscreen glass, and occasionally damaging the convenience control unit located beneath the dashboard.
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