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CA57 LDN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,610 mi
Last recorded97,610 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 LDN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 97,610 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 94,135 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 91,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 88,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 84,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Can,t open from inn and out side. (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,611 miles

back box deteriated

front flexi exhasut blowing

play in offside steering arm

Fail 21 Jan 2019 66,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45zr16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

back box deteriated

front flexi exhasut blowing

nearside rear wheel starting to bind

play in offside steering arm

Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,011 miles

back box corroded

play in offside steering arm

Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,631 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 58,631 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Secondary catch siezed (8.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,529 miles

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 24 Jan 2015 43,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jan 2015 43,137 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 34,836 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2014 34,836 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,353 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 28,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust back box coroded

Front discs coroded and pited

N/s/r tyre worn on edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2012 23,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 23,368 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2011 17,214 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear caliper hand brake lever sticking

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 17,214 miles

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)

off side rear caliper hand brake lever sticking

rear discs corroded

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 LDN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CA57 LDN, 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 CA57 LDN registered?

CA57 LDN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is CA57 LDN safe to buy?

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