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RA57 BWD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,599 mi
Last recorded105,599 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 105,599 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 105,599 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 104,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,449 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 99,449 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,251 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 92,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,561 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,589 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 80,584 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,051 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,968 miles

front lower wishbone rear bushes starting to wear.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,499 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,318 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 BWD 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 BWD, 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 BWD registered?

RA57 BWD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RA57 BWD safe to buy?

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