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BP57 MVF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,471 mi
Last recorded54,471 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 MVF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 54,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop/end link,, recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished, worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly uneven on outer edge,, 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise, parking brake lever travel

o/s/f road wheel, black steel, all others alloy

o/s/f tyre is 17 years old

o/s/r body work marked

rear exhaust silencer box, slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,968 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Feb 2023 46,968 miles

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2022 43,878 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Feb 2022 43,878 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 37,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,739 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,206 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,853 miles

Front Exhaust flexy tatty

Fail 12 Jan 2017 28,842 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexy tatty

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked.Child seat fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cut in side wall

Fail 15 Feb 2016 25,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked.Child seat fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre has surface cut in side wall

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 19,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 16,659 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 13,576 miles

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

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

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

nsr seat belt not checked. Child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2012 13,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr seat belt not checked. Child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2011 10,632 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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BP57 MVF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BP57 MVF, 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 BP57 MVF registered?

BP57 MVF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is BP57 MVF safe to buy?

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