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CP57 RCU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,175 mi
Last recorded78,175 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 RCU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 78,175 miles

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2020 78,175 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2020 74,475 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 74,472 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,214 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 73,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,815 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear shocker body loose

Fail 8 Jan 2016 61,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits limit 1.30 1.44 (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear shocker body loose

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,497 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 52,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,836 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,909 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,832 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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CP57 RCU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CP57 RCU, 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 CP57 RCU registered?

CP57 RCU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is CP57 RCU safe to buy?

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