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SE57 BJZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,025 mi
Last recorded95,025 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BJZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 95,025 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 95,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,298 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 88,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 82,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,593 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 80,584 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,734 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2018 72,909 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,412 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 69,412 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,030 miles

both front wheels tight to turn

some fluctuation on front brakes when applied

some free play in offside front inner tierod/rack end

Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,799 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2014 52,177 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play at o/s front hub

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,177 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

slight play at o/s front hub

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,409 miles

rear exhaust poor exhaust

very slight play o/s front hub

Fail 5 Nov 2013 45,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s rear lamps 1 inop

rear exhaust poor exhaust

very slight play o/s front hub

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,270 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 28,047 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing and worn

front discs corroded

front wipers smear

nearside rear outer position lamp inop

Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,181 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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SE57 BJZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BJZ, 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 BJZ registered?

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

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