2005 SEAT Ibiza 1.2L Petrol · ML05 LWM
2005 SEAT Ibiza (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 74,367 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 LWM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/12/2023
- 74,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 LWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Seat Ibiza (ML05 LWM) between May 2008 and December 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
ML05 LWM Mileage History
- 05/05/200835,878 mi
- 31/07/200839,495 mi+3,617 mi
- 28/07/200950,834 mi+11,339 mi
- 28/07/200950,834 mi
- 10/12/200955,272 mi+4,438 mi
- 13/12/201058,692 mi+3,420 mi
- 05/12/201161,107 mi+2,415 mi
- 07/01/201363,881 mi+2,774 mi
- 20/01/201471,591 mi+7,710 mi
- 21/01/201471,591 mi
- 07/01/201572,699 mi+1,108 mi
- 09/01/201572,699 mi
- 07/01/201673,586 mi+887 mi
- 23/12/201673,747 mi+161 mi
- 07/12/201773,871 mi+124 mi
- 07/12/201773,871 mi
- 12/12/201873,969 mi+98 mi
- 09/12/201974,066 mi+97 mi
- 11/12/201974,066 mi
- 02/12/202074,128 mi+62 mi
- 07/12/202174,314 mi+186 mi
- 07/12/202174,314 mi
- 07/12/202274,324 mi+10 mi
- 05/12/202374,367 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 2,470 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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