Seat Ibiza (2007)
2007 Seat Ibiza
CarHunch analysed 12,120 real MOT records for the 2007 Seat Ibiza. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 SEAT IBIZA has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 69.9%, which trails the UK average of 80% by a meaningful margin—a sign that age and wear are catching up with this generation. More concerning, 46.6% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is substantially higher than typical and should factor into any purchase decision.
These Ibizas are running at a modest median mileage of 63,510 miles for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 5.26 failures and 21.9 advisories per test, indicating systemic wear issues rather than isolated high-mileage problems. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on corrosion, suspension, and brake components—the breadth of advisories suggests these cars need hands-on scrutiny before you commit.
What to check before buying a 2007 Seat Ibiza
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 46.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (82%) | 9,924 | 69.9% | 5.31 |
| Diesel (18%) | 2,194 | 70% | 5.05 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 50% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Seat Ibiza vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Seat Ibiza vehicles fall between 50,683 and 76,716 miles.
2007 Seat Ibiza — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,896 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (26% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Seat Ibiza
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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60.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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33.4%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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28%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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