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SE57 BJO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 114,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 83,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,491 miles

no spare wheel

Fail 25 Mar 2013 66,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no spare wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,978 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs ridged

Fail 18 Mar 2011 42,771 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs ridged

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 BJO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE57 BJO registered?

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

Is SE57 BJO safe to buy?

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