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BP57 MVO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,082 mi
Last recorded116,082 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,082 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,358 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 93,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 93,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,227 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres starting to wear low on edges n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing low front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,444 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust leaking (flexi)

front brake pads worn 60%

n/s/r tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2017 77,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust leaking (flexi)

front brake pads worn 60%

n/s/r tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 69,856 miles

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 22 Jan 2016 69,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,405 miles

exhaust flexi joint slight leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 60,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust flexi joint slight leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,062 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,326 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 30,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 20,628 miles

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)

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 MVO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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