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SE57 BWM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,639 mi
Last recorded63,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,086 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,595 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,399 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 49,374 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,516 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 39,516 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,714 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 32,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 BWM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BWM, 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

How do I check the history of SE57 BWM?

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What year was SE57 BWM registered?

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

Is SE57 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 BWM shows 9 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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