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SE57 BXG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,507 mi
Last recorded105,507 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 105,507 miles

both front head lights deteriorated ( poor pattern )

Fail 27 Apr 2021 105,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour blue (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour blue (4.1.4 (a))

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

both front head lights deteriorated ( poor pattern )

Pass 13 May 2020 83,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,528 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,611 miles

engine lamp on

exhaust flexi section leaking gases

Fail 23 Jan 2017 71,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine lamp on

exhaust flexi section leaking gases

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,246 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,246 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake discs corroded/worn

engine lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,445 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 50,810 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 50,810 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

EML on

Pass 22 Jan 2013 43,957 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 43,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,743 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 29,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 BXG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

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

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