2005 SEAT Ibiza 1.4L Petrol · YF05 VVP
2005 SEAT Ibiza (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 93,515 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT IBIZA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF05 VVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 93,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF05 VVP 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 2005 Seat Ibiza (YF05 VVP) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 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: Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
YF05 VVP Mileage History
- 28/03/202382,055 mi
- 28/03/202382,055 mi
- 20/04/202487,904 mi+5,849 mi
- 12/05/202593,515 mi+5,611 mi
- 15/05/202593,515 mi
Average of roughly 5,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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