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BL57 EXB

2007 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,121 mi
Last recorded130,121 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 EXB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 130,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,258 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2024 123,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 117,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 112,921 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 107,987 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 103,759 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,908 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 98,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,891 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 85,891 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,246 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 79,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 73,503 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2014 67,544 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 67,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,770 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,108 miles

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

n/s front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

n/s front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,795 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 42,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,357 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 28,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,122 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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BL57 EXB is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BL57 EXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL57 EXB registered?

BL57 EXB is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is BL57 EXB safe to buy?

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