2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Diesel · YC56 XTO
2006 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 160,859 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC56 XTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 160,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC56 XTO 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 2006 Seat Ibiza (YC56 XTO) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Adjusting nut on link not tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
YC56 XTO Mileage History
- 23/03/2024142,482 mi
- 10/04/2025154,988 mi+12,506 mi
- 15/07/2025156,113 mi+1,125 mi
- 25/07/2025156,166 mi+53 mi
- 30/07/2026160,859 mi+4,693 mi
Average of roughly 7,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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