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BP57 MVG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,477 mi
Last recorded120,477 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 MVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 108,205 miles

Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 110 / 100 KgF

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear light clusters have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output: styling mesh applied to both rear light clusters

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

rear exhaust box corroding

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 15 Aug 2018 108,205 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both ns and os: Bloom (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both ns and os (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear minimum margin (0.1 (d))

Brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 110 / 100 KgF

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear light clusters have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output: styling mesh applied to both rear light clusters

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

rear exhaust box corroding

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 Jul 2017 108,131 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 108,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,567 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,148 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,147 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,841 miles

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

engine management light and epc light on

Fail 27 Jan 2014 76,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light and epc light on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,540 miles

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

front tyre wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2012 57,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 57,414 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,250 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 MVG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BP57 MVG, 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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BP57 MVG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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