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DE57 WEH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,751 mi
Last recorded163,751 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 WEH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 163,751 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 15 Dec 2020 163,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2019 161,241 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 161,240 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 148,120 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 148,119 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 133,888 miles

under tray dropped at rear

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 133,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside face 3 places (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

under tray dropped at rear

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,806 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,351 miles

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

offside rear tyre slight tread perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,409 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,227 miles

front wipers smearing screen slightly

n/s/rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre wall has slight cuts

Fail 4 Oct 2012 66,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

n/s/rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre wall has slight cuts

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,017 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,602 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,706 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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DE57 WEH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE57 WEH, 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 DE57 WEH registered?

DE57 WEH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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