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CP57 VCL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,399 mi
Last recorded73,399 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 VCL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 73,399 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 65,005 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 64,957 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 59,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner. 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner .205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 59,929 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner. 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner .205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 56,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge, also has nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2022 51,759 miles

Nearside Front has slight play in steering

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,246 miles

osf tyre on limit nsf mirror missing exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,483 miles

advice nsf mirror broken

advice slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Fail 28 Oct 2019 48,483 miles

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

advice nsf mirror broken

advice slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 13 Nov 2018 45,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 37,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,743 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,541 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 29,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 22,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 20,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,489 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside and nearside front brake 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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CP57 VCL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP57 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

CP57 VCL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is CP57 VCL safe to buy?

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