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SE57 BXY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,608 mi
Last recorded53,608 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BXY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 53,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear corroded shock

Pass 10 Dec 2024 52,248 miles

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal preventing full view

Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,151 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle BURNING OIL (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel H\BRAKE (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,543 miles

Offside Rear DULL

Exhaust noisy NON\STD (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,582 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 49,564 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 49,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPER AND OSR MOIST AT FLEXI (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel H\B (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 47,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,257 miles

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REAR SEATS MISSING

Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,350 miles

M;I;L EML

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2014 42,350 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

M;I;L EML

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,349 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,843 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,683 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 24,683 miles

Nearside 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 BXY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BXY, 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

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What year was SE57 BXY registered?

SE57 BXY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is SE57 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 BXY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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