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SE57 BNU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,771 mi
Last recorded87,771 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BNU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 87,771 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2020 87,209 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake bind on both rear wheels

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 82,029 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working inner (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake bind on both rear wheels

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2017 71,526 miles

coolant leak

exhaust tailbox corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2017 71,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

bind on both rear brakes

bind on nearside front brake

coolant leak

exhaust tailbox corroded

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,038 miles

Nearside Rear Slightly low effort brake

Offside Front Bottom arm back bush deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 58,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,969 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 49,780 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 49,780 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,089 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 45,089 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,271 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 38,271 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,213 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 BNU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BNU, 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 BNU registered?

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

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