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SE57 BJK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

57,656 mi
Last recorded57,656 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BJK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,656 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

boot lid unable to open

complete exhaust system in poor condition and badly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2020 57,656 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

boot lid unable to open

complete exhaust system in poor condition and badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,328 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2019 57,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2018 57,098 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,825 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box 2nd skin in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2017 56,825 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust back box 2nd skin in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2016 52,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop split, allowing the shock absorber top cover to move freely.

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop split, allowing the shock absorber top cover to move freely.

Fail 22 Dec 2016 52,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop split, allowing the shock absorber top cover to move freely.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop split, allowing the shock absorber top cover to move freely.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,959 miles

both rear shock absorbers shrouds insicure

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2016 47,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shock absorbers shrouds insicure

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,281 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 42,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 35,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 29,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,326 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 24,326 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,993 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 BJK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BJK, 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 SE57 BJK registered?

SE57 BJK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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