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SE57 BWJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,340 mi
Last recorded123,340 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BWJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 123,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 118,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front FOG LAMP DAMAGED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,812 miles

Coolant expansion bottle empty

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,837 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,480 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,756 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,890 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 360,890 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,153 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 30,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,096 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 23,096 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

rear discs in poor condition

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 BWJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BWJ, 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 BWJ registered?

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

Is SE57 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 BWJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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