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OW57 BBV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,735 mi
Last recorded86,735 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 BBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,735 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 86,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 84,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,793 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,608 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cuts and splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 72,846 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cuts and splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 69,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall small cuts/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall small cuts/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 69,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall small cuts/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall small cuts/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 64,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,996 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 58,996 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front n/s and o/s wiper blades deteriorated.

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,345 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 48,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,574 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 38,361 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 34,088 miles

rear brake discs corroded

wiper blades smearing

Fail 20 Jan 2012 29,020 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside rear disc corr0ded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,020 miles

offside rear disc corr0ded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 19,210 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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OW57 BBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OW57 BBV, 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 OW57 BBV registered?

OW57 BBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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