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BJ57 UHB

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,330 mi
Last recorded72,330 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 72,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear delaminated. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 69,764 miles

Front And REAR number plates deteriorated/delaminated.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,668 miles

Front And rear number plate deteriorated/delaminated.

Front Exhaust downpipe flexi section blowing/cage damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath blistered protective paint coatings, in corroded beam axle saddles. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair And O/S/R also, and parking brake lever travel high. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play And BOTH n/s and o/s inner rack track rod ball joints has play, only slight. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And ball joint gaiter torn, just legal. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 66,668 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By stoplight. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front And rear number plate deteriorated/delaminated.

Front Exhaust downpipe flexi section blowing/cage damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath blistered protective paint coatings, in corroded beam axle saddles. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair And O/S/R also, and parking brake lever travel high. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play And BOTH n/s and o/s inner rack track rod ball joints has play, only slight. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And ball joint gaiter torn, just legal. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Number plate deteriorated/delaminated

Rear Parking brake efforts slow to achieve required results, and lever travel high

Fail 3 Aug 2023 63,071 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,425 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears.205/45zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,322 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 56,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 49,942 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 49,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,476 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 43,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,558 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 38,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,203 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 32,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,530 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 28,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 20,405 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,453 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 UHB is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UHB, 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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BJ57 UHB is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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