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CY57 HZV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,097 mi
Last recorded124,097 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 HZV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 124,097 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 124,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 120,676 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective no mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear and front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear beam corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear weak and leaking, both front are heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 120,675 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side below required effort and handbrake lever has no reserve travel (both sides) (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective no mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both loose on shaft (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear and front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear beam corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear weak and leaking, both front are heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 111,952 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect neglagable damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including rear beam and surrounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 3 Feb 2018 102,809 miles

Front front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light is on

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2018 102,809 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported also front mounting is broken off (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light is on

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 94,188 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 94,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,260 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,370 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 64,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,410 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,019 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 41,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,410 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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CY57 HZV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CY57 HZV, 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 CY57 HZV registered?

CY57 HZV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 February 2008.

Is CY57 HZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY57 HZV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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