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BF57 JBV

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests38 (27 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

234,257 mi
Last recorded234,257 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 JBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

27 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 234,257 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 223,139 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 223,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 214,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 205,738 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 205,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 197,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 187,391 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 182,245 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 166,027 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 166,027 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 153,213 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 143,812 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 143,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 130,264 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,546 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 87,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 118,476 miles

damaged n/s/r brake pipe clip

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

slightly restricted movement rear wheels

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 106,813 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

rear discs deteriorated

rear trailing arms deteriorated

rear wiper perished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 74,829 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,614 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 90,614 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,784 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,565 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,028 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,017 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 54,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,965 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 53,680 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 45,264 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,038 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 31,038 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)

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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BF57 JBV is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

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 BF57 JBV, 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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BF57 JBV is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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