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SE57 BMU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,570 mi
Last recorded80,570 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BMU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 80,570 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 75,858 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 70,509 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 65,661 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,584 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 60,584 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes binding

spare tyre 2/3mm

Pass 31 May 2014 59,013 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,893 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,575 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 40,575 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 39,886 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2012 39,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 29,911 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,348 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 BMU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

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

Is SE57 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 BMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE57 BMU have outstanding finance?

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