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BD57 VJX

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,855 mi
Last recorded53,855 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,855 miles

both rear shocker dust covers detatched

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2017 53,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shocker dust covers detatched

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 49,188 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disks scored

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (borderline)

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disks scored

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (borderline)

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2015 44,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 33,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 30,186 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 30,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,721 miles

o/s front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,829 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 VJX is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

BD57 VJX is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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