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SE57 BWY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,406 mi
Last recorded130,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BWY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 130,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 130,404 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,548 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 118,542 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,936 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 107,936 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

power steering pipes insecure nearside

slight leak from power steering rack joints

Fail 26 Sep 2018 97,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

power steering pipes insecure nearside

slight leak from power steering rack joints

Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,404 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 94,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching 2mm limit and has slight cuts in inner and outer tyre walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,884 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 78,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,166 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,970 miles

airbag lamp on

coolant level low

nsf tyre wall cut

nsr handbrake sticking slightly

rear brake discs worn

suspension damage

under tray damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2013 66,709 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag lamp on

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre wall cut

nsr handbrake sticking slightly

rear brake discs worn

under tray damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,377 miles

airbag lamp on

both rear tyres close to limit 2054516w

excessive knocking and vibration from engine/gearbox mount area

nsr handbrake caliper lever off stop

top engine cover vibration

Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,377 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

airbag lamp on

both rear tyres close to limit 2054516w

excessive knocking and vibration from engine/gearbox mount area

nsr handbrake caliper lever off stop

top engine cover vibration

Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,077 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 41,077 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyrewall damage

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 BWY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BWY, 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 BWY registered?

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

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