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SE57 BHW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,340 mi
Last recorded70,340 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BHW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 70,340 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s o/s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear inner wing by upper shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front struts badly corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2023 70,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s o/s rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear inner wing by upper shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front struts badly corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2023 70,277 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion front and rear brake flexy hose ferrules

Corrosion power steering pipes

Corrosion rear beam axle, mounting areas

Corrosion rear brake drum back plates

Corrosion wheel arches

Extensive corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Possible MIL intermittent fault?

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,235 miles

Corrosion front and rear brake flexy hose ferrules

Corrosion front inner arches

Corrosion power steering pipes

Corrosion rear beam axle mounting areas

Corrosion rear brake drum back plates

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Uneven service brake application between rears

extensive corrosion to front and rear suspension/steering/brake components

Fail 28 Oct 2022 69,210 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion front and rear brake flexy hose ferrules

Corrosion front inner arches

Corrosion power steering pipes

Corrosion rear beam axle mounting areas

Corrosion rear brake drum back plates

Front brake discs very poor condition

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front wheel stiff to rotate

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Uneven service brake application between rears

Uneven service brake application between rears

extensive corrosion to front and rear suspension/steering/brake components

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion nearside and offside front brake flexy hose ferrules

corrosion rear beam axle, mounting areas corroded

extensive corrosion to front suspension and steering components

front brake discs very poor condition

partial wheel bearing check to nearside and offside front due to brakes binding

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Nov 2020 67,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 2 May 2019 65,471 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

front discs poor condition

general corrosion to underside of vehicle/ suspension components

nearside front wheel stiff to rotate

Pass 19 Apr 2018 63,038 miles

corrosion front top mount areas/floor, suspension components

Fail 18 Apr 2018 63,036 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion front top mount areas/floor, suspension components

slight roughness when both rear wheels rotated

Pass 17 Apr 2017 58,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded & blown (7.1.2)

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

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

service warning light on

Fail 15 Apr 2017 58,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe corroded & blown (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake bind

service warning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,296 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 45,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,068 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 37,066 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,759 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 29,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,456 miles

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

sront discs slightly scored

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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SE57 BHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SE57 BHW, 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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SE57 BHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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