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BJ57 SWY

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,777 mi
Last recorded67,777 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 SWY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,777 miles

Coolant leak ADVISE REPAIR ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

condensation inside offside headlight lens

front number-plate damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2020 67,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ADVISE REPAIR ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

condensation inside offside headlight lens

front number-plate damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi(ADVISE REPAIR (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/flexi (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,840 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

unable to check rear seats and safety belts due to the 6ft norway spruce christmas tree

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,173 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,173 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,145 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 20,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres innere edges worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,959 miles

both front tyres innere edges worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,416 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 SWY is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

BJ57 SWY is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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