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BJ57 UHE

2007 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

128,511 mi
Last recorded128,511 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 UHE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 128,511 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil light flashing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 115,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2024 115,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2023 103,536 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 103,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,043 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 96,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,615 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 91,615 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective HAVE FREED OFF AND LUBRICATED SAFETY CATCH (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,287 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,529 miles

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition/rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,141 miles

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition/rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2017 84,141 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective It has been lubricated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition/rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,910 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 78,910 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 61,140 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 43,733 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 43,733 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,581 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,087 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,123 miles

front n/s o/s tyres low tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,802 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 23,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 23,288 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 23,288 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 UHE is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

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

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