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RA57 BVY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,008 mi
Last recorded112,008 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 BVY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,008 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,265 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 109,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack boot insecure (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud brken

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Nov 2018 106,110 miles

little reserve travel on hand brake

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 30 Nov 2018 106,110 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

little reserve travel on hand brake

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Dec 2017 100,542 miles

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

oil level near minimum

Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,806 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 94,802 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,086 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 90,086 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,637 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,916 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 35,006 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,006 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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RA57 BVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RA57 BVY, 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 RA57 BVY registered?

RA57 BVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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