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BN57 EXM

2007 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,277 mi
Last recorded60,277 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 EXM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 60,277 miles

Front Both sides , Brakes-Backing plates corroded.

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust- Backbox corroded

Pass 17 May 2025 58,713 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 58,704 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid feed pipe on nearside of vehicle is clearly broken/split. (3.5 (a))

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

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

reversing lamp inoperative (not within testable year criteria)

Pass 11 May 2024 57,052 miles

Exhaust flexi section and rear silencer in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads also about 75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 4 May 2024 57,039 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust flexi section and rear silencer in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads also about 75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp not working

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2023 54,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2023 54,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 May 2022 52,239 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 48,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber is perished/cracking 205.45.16.W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 48,903 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo pipe is split (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Brake servo pipe is split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber is perished/cracking 205.45.16.W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 47,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.51mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perishing (20/07

Fail 13 Jul 2018 44,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.47mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.42mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perishing (20/07

Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,569 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.73mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,608 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,116 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 32,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,995 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,807 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,034 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,049 miles

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

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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BN57 EXM is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN57 EXM, 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 BN57 EXM registered?

BN57 EXM is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is BN57 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 EXM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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