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BL57 EXC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,423 mi
Last recorded141,423 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 EXC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 141,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 141,351 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 139,848 miles

Front Wings , both sides corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly stepping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 136,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly stepping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 136,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly stepping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 124,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,375 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 111,370 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 97,545 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped & worn close to limit.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,638 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 84,634 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 71,517 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 71,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,831 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,196 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 52,666 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,943 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 42,943 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 32,005 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,321 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 23,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 15,160 miles

slight corrosion o/s front disc

Pass 13 Dec 2010 9,958 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 9,957 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)

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 EXC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 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 BL57 EXC, 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 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL57 EXC registered?

BL57 EXC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is BL57 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 EXC shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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