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BV07 XUJ

2007 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,017 mi
Last recorded156,017 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 XUJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,017 miles

Engine management lamp indicates a fault

Fail 15 Feb 2021 156,006 miles

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Both sides. Seat dosent recline allowing access to rear seats. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing corroded with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine management lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has grease on edge however can not find a split in the boot

Pass 20 Feb 2020 145,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 137,293 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 137,285 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both lamps come on when brake pedal is depressed (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Not working with position lamps on, and dim when position lamps are off (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both bulbs refitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake actuator lubricated and freed off

Pass 16 Jul 2018 120,961 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2018 120,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2017 109,379 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 91,136 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Jul 2016 91,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,286 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 68,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

airbag warning lamp is on

bonnet saftey catch needs attention

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,979 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,472 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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BV07 XUJ is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BV07 XUJ, 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 BV07 XUJ registered?

BV07 XUJ is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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