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BN57 EXU

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,646 mi
Last recorded133,646 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 EXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 133,646 miles

Engine: Auxiliary belt - worn

Exhaust: Rear corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Outer joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 133,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer fluid - spraying under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Engine: Auxiliary belt - worn

Exhaust: Rear corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S/F & O/S/F - Outer joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 128,976 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 128,973 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlight inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 117,676 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 117,676 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 112,400 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 112,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 109,381 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 109,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,158 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 104,018 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 94,713 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 94,713 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut in o/s rear tyre inner wall

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 46,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,287 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 11,498 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 11,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 EXU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BN57 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

BN57 EXU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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