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SE57 BJV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,602 mi
Last recorded68,602 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,602 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 62,126 miles

exhaust rusty ( middle to rear )

Fail 13 Oct 2017 62,125 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty ( middle to rear )

Pass 20 May 2016 59,866 miles

f/r susp rusty/o/s rear shocker dust cover insecure/oil leaks/exhaust rusty centre/rear box rotten

p/spipes rusty/rack noisy monitor

Fail 19 May 2016 59,866 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong ? (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating on boot lid (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

f/r susp rusty/o/s rear shocker dust cover insecure/oil leaks/exhaust rusty centre/rear box rotten

p/spipes rusty/rack noisy monitor

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,777 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,406 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,786 miles

front 0/s n/s discs worn OVERHEATED vibration RECOMMEND REPLACED/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/n/s REAR shocker dust cover insecure/wear rack noisy MONITOR

Fail 21 Mar 2013 43,786 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front 0/s n/s discs worn OVERHEATED vibration RECOMMEND REPLACED/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/n/s REAR shocker dust cover insecure/wear rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,555 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,833 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and scored

nearside front tyre wearing on inside shoulder

Fail 15 Feb 2011 30,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs corroded and scored

nearside front tyre wearing on inside shoulder

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 BJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJV, 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 BJV registered?

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

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