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BA18 SWV

2018 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ibiza36,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 SWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,770 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 69,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 69,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 53,646 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 53,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,284 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 43,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 32,834 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 32,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 24,324 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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BA18 SWV is a 2018 Seat Ibiza in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 36,547 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA18 SWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 8 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA18 SWV registered?

BA18 SWV is a 2018 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is BA18 SWV safe to buy?

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