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BD18 TFU

2018 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,061 mi
Last recorded84,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ibiza36,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 TFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 84,061 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 84,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 73,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 73,971 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 62,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 62,839 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,528 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 51,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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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BD18 TFU is a 2018 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD18 TFU, 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 BD18 TFU registered?

BD18 TFU is a 2018 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is BD18 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 TFU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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