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SE57 BZC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,984 mi
Last recorded76,984 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE57 BZC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,984 miles

nearside track rod end has slight play

rear silencer outer skin split and corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 61,576 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,955 miles

Advise front exhaust flexi blowing

Advise service spanner on dash

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 47,955 miles

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

Advise front brake discs inner suface badly corroded

Advise front exhaust flexi blowing

Advise service spanner on dash

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 32,738 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,738 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 25,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,334 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 BZC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

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

Is SE57 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE57 BZC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE57 BZC have outstanding finance?

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