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SE57 BXX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,215 mi
Last recorded98,215 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,215 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 98,214 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 88,709 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,709 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment Handbrake lever (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,029 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 62,131 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 62,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 43,855 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,120 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 36,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,054 miles

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 BXX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BXX, 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 BXX registered?

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

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