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SE57 BYA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,142 mi
Last recorded105,142 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 105,142 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,363 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 103,363 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,952 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 97,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,670 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 91,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,767 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint worn with almost excessive play

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

body damage

engine management light on

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner shoulder and splits in inner sidewall,no visible cords

Offside Front tyre has chunks missing from outer sidewall,no visible cords

Fail 10 Feb 2016 84,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint worn with almost excessive play

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

body damage

engine management light on

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner shoulder and splits in inner sidewall,no visible cords

Offside Front tyre has chunks missing from outer sidewall,no visible cords

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 72,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 60,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,692 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,623 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin and discs scored

rear discs correded and heavily lipped

Fail 13 Feb 2012 34,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin and discs scored

rear discs correded and heavily lipped

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,680 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 BYA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BYA, 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 BYA registered?

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

Is SE57 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 BYA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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