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CA57 HWU

2007 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,718 mi
Last recorded102,718 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Ibiza65,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 HWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all brake pipes coated in grease

engine cover fitted

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes coated in grease

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,046 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 81,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort and hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip and to low (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,712 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 72,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,569 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 64,569 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,351 miles

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

wear on o/s/r tyre inner + outer edges

Fail 20 Dec 2012 52,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

wear on o/s/r tyre inner + outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

modified lighting under neath vehicle (neons)

modified suspension fitted

o/s/f top mount creeking lock to lock

Fail 15 Dec 2011 44,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

modified lighting under neath vehicle (neons)

modified suspension fitted

o/s/f top mount creeking lock to lock

Pass 2 Dec 2010 35,326 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 35,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CA57 HWU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,789 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 CA57 HWU, 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 19 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA57 HWU registered?

CA57 HWU is a 2007 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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