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BJ57 SVN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,765 mi
Last recorded76,765 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 SVN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,765 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,435 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 69,843 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 68,042 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 68,038 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 66,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 64,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2019 60,700 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 60,699 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 51,936 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,869 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 42,868 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 36,937 miles

Both front tyres tread low in centre of tyre

Outer casing on rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer badly corroded but not blowing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 30,867 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,802 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 27,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 23,405 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 13,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BJ57 SVN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 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 BJ57 SVN, 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 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ57 SVN registered?

BJ57 SVN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is BJ57 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ57 SVN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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