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SE57 BKJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,052 mi
Last recorded81,052 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BKJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 78,996 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 78,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,786 miles

Child seat fitted offside rear obstructing inspection of seat belt

Fail 16 Oct 2015 70,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted offside rear obstructing inspection of seat belt

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 8 Nov 2014 61,776 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 61,776 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,909 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 48,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,162 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,727 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake discs slightley worn

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 BKJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BKJ, 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 BKJ registered?

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

Is SE57 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 BKJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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