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BD18 XAY

2018 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,513 mi
Last recorded84,513 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ibiza36,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 XAY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 84,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Fresheners ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 70,166 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,795 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 56,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 43,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 31,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 17,393 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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BD18 XAY is a 2018 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD18 XAY registered?

BD18 XAY is a 2018 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 May 2018.

Is BD18 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 XAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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