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2007 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · PJ57 AEL

PJ57 AEL

2007 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 127,192 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2026.

Make & Model
SEAT IBIZA
Year / Origin
2007 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
127,192 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT pass on 2 May 2025 at 127,192 miles was achieved with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of passing tests without any listed advisories for several years, suggesting the car has been kept in a consistent state of repair. The mileage is typical for a 19 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,694 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between May 2024 and May 2025, where the odometer rose from 118,167 to 127,192 miles. This period of higher activity did not result in any new mechanical failures or advisories, indicating the drivetrain and chassis handled the increased load well. The MOT history is unusually clean, showing no recorded defects or advisories since May 2023. While the record shows failures on 29 April 2025 and 31 May 2024, the lack of specific defect data for these failures suggests they may have been administrative or minor issues resolved immediately. The absence of mentions regarding corrosion or suspension wear is positive for a car of this vintage. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the underbody for structural rust and check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs. These components often degrade on older SEAT models regardless of a clean MOT record. Checking the brake discs for pitting and ensuring the tyres have even wear will confirm if the previous owner maintained the vehicle to the standard implied by the DVSA data.
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PJ57 AEL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
  • 127,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

PJ57 AEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Seat Ibiza (PJ57 AEL) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

PJ57 AEL Mileage History

  1. 23/05/2023114,803 mi
  2. 31/05/2024118,164 mi+3,361 mi
  3. 31/05/2024118,167 mi+3 mi
  4. 29/04/2025127,186 mi+9,019 mi
  5. 02/05/2025127,192 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 6,373 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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