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BJ57 SVO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 SVO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 98,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,293 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 96,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 93,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracking and perishing 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracking and perishing 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded on the bottom and middle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 93,028 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam LLB477 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracking and perishing 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also cracking and perishing 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded on the bottom and middle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,470 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,432 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 88,426 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,069 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,259 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 83,259 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 78,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,280 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 66,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 56,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 56,851 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 46,207 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 35,055 miles

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

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 14,862 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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BJ57 SVO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVO, 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.

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What year was BJ57 SVO registered?

BJ57 SVO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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