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SE57 BZA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,733 mi
Last recorded133,733 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BZA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 133,733 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 133,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 129,470 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 117,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 111,390 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,979 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,427 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,506 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,506 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 79,506 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,363 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 67,363 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,227 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 45,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 37,739 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 37,737 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 33,045 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BZA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA registered?

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

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