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AX57 EET

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,802 mi
Last recorded117,802 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EET
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,802 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,779 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both, offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 106,779 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both, offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 99,640 miles

Both Inner Track Rods Have Slight Play

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil Leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jan 2016 99,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both Inner Track Rods Have Slight Play

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Oil Leak

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 90,824 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 90,824 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear brake squeals when applied

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,768 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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AX57 EET is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AX57 EET, 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 AX57 EET registered?

AX57 EET is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is AX57 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 EET shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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