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BD57 VHU

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,477 mi
Last recorded81,477 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VHU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,477 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sign of previous repairs

Fail 28 Oct 2025 81,423 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. drivers seat belt webbing (10.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 79,754 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2024 79,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 77,186 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 77,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,279 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Rear n/s o/s shock covers insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2022 74,227 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Rear n/s o/s shock covers insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,594 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear reverse light inoperative

Fail 19 Oct 2021 71,521 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,622 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,040 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 66,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,380 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,846 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,284 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 47,284 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,744 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,635 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre side wall scuffed, nearside front tyre has cut in tread.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 23,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake has long travel

Fail 21 Oct 2010 18,835 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake has long travel

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 VHU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD57 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

BD57 VHU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is BD57 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 VHU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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