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SE57 BXA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,279 mi
Last recorded79,279 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BXA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,279 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,815 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 63,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on the inside edge of the tyre tread but not yet exposing ply or cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 25 May 2020 63,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on the inside edge of the tyre tread but not yet exposing ply or cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 53,708 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2018 49,074 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Drumstick / steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,497 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 41,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,314 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 24,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,640 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 21,333 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,466 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 15,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BXA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

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

Is SE57 BXA safe to buy?

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