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BP57 XXR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,522 mi
Last recorded113,522 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XXR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 113,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 113,519 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,010 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot and hand brake travel, (1.2.1 (b) (i))

WASHERS WEAK

Fail 18 Oct 2021 95,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot and hand brake travel, (1.2.1 (b) (i))

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,899 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake imbalance

rear brake imbalance

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,561 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,771 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished nearly through to cords

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,086 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2016 57,647 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 57,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage to wheel rims

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,370 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 54,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 45,748 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,748 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Fail 30 Oct 2013 37,478 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut in outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre tread perished

Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,914 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,533 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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 XXR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

BP57 XXR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BP57 XXR safe to buy?

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