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SW57 BHD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,354 mi
Last recorded48,354 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 BHD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 46,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 43,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 41,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Fail 8 Jan 2019 37,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Pass 15 Jan 2018 34,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge rec replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear handbrake cable sticky

management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perrished

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jan 2017 31,520 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perrished

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge rec replace (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 28,211 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve clamps broken insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge rec replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,152 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2015 25,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2014 22,196 miles

slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp rusty/exhaust rusty/rack noisy monitor/n/s REAR tyre slightly perished walls MONITOR/0/s FRONT tyre perished walls devoid TREAD inner edge MONITOR

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,326 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2013 19,325 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,716 miles

R/H/F AND L/H/R TYRE WALLS CRACKING SLIGHTLY.

R/H/R BRAKE CALIPER,HANDBRAKE LEVER STICKING SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/F SUSPENSION ARM BUSH.

SOME WEAR AT R/H/F BRAKE DISC.

WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS(WILL REQUIRE CHANGING LATER).

Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,340 miles

L/H/F TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHT WEAR AT L/H/F SUSPENSION ARM BUSH.

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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SW57 BHD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW57 BHD, 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 SW57 BHD registered?

SW57 BHD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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