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SE57 BYM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,960 mi
Last recorded85,960 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 85,960 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 85,960 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield insecure (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust back box secondary skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,114 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box secondary skin deteriorated

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,114 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box secondary skin deteriorated

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,065 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 56,896 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,800 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,467 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 32,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,780 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 BYM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

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

Is SE57 BYM safe to buy?

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