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BD57 PWU

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,396 mi
Last recorded177,396 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 PWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 177,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 175,472 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 172,373 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 170,880 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 170,875 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 166,878 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 157,038 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 157,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 146,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 126,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 83,816 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2016 83,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 73,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,339 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 58,515 miles

ancillary drive belt perished and starting to crack

brake pipe clip on bulkhead broken, pipe still secure

engine stained with engine oil

front brake discs corroding on inner faces approximately 15-20%

front tyres perished and wearing slightly on edges, slightly bias to inner edge. offside front worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

rear numberplate loose on screws but still securely mounted at present

slight stain on offside front shock absorber

slight staining around nearside inner c.v boot/joint

Fail 30 Oct 2013 58,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ancillary drive belt perished and starting to crack

brake pipe clip on bulkhead broken, pipe still secure

engine stained with engine oil

front brake discs corroding on inner faces approximately 15-20%

front tyres perished and wearing slightly on edges, slightly bias to inner edge. offside front worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

rear numberplate loose on screws but still securely mounted at present

slight stain on offside front shock absorber

slight staining around nearside inner c.v boot/joint

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,922 miles

STRONG ADVISE - rear tyres heavily perished, slightly feathered

alternator belt starting to crack

engine slightly oil stained

exhaust system starting to corrode

n/s front tyre perished

rear number plate slightly loose, (still secure)

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,755 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 37,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,234 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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BD57 PWU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,789 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 BD57 PWU, 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 19 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD57 PWU registered?

BD57 PWU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is BD57 PWU safe to buy?

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