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AP57 XEU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,185 mi
Last recorded135,185 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 135,185 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 135,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2025 119,516 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,879 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 104,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,442 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,049 miles

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2020 67,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,322 miles

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

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2019 63,322 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,828 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,398 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,398 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc surfaces corroded nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,005 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,872 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 32,861 miles

both front tyres close to legel limit

front inner suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 25,447 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 17,950 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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AP57 XEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP57 XEU, 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 AP57 XEU registered?

AP57 XEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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