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BJ57 SWW

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,371 mi
Last recorded108,371 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 SWW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,371 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 108,371 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,568 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 102,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,580 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust backbox outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 90,505 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail inner shaft joint badly leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust backbox outer casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,690 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,205 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front pads starting to break up

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 64,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre lightly deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread

Nearside Rear Tyre lightly deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust backbox outer skin slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,054 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,185 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 48,727 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 26,597 miles

NSR Tyre Sidewall Has Slight Damage

Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 12,524 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 SWW is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ57 SWW, 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 BJ57 SWW registered?

BJ57 SWW is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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