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SE57 BKO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 77,199 miles

Emissions not tested exh blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh blowing at flexi and middal box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces heavy pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake inop (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake fluid leak inside drum (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm heavy cracking (5.2.3 (e))

revers light inop

Pass 19 Apr 2019 72,458 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,729 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,345 miles

Front both front tyre wearing on inside slightly

Offside Front tyre showing crackes on inside

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,974 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 53,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear tyrewall cracked & perished.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,343 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 48,342 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 41,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,846 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,291 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 24,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 BKO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BKO, 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 BKO registered?

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

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