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DS57 FFV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

73,328 mi
Last recorded73,328 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FFV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 73,328 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 73,302 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low eff. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 72,725 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 72,725 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 72,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX.(COMPLEAT SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED.) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 72,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX.(COMPLEAT SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED.) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

SERVICE SPANNER LIGHT ON.

Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,160 miles

Rear REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.

SERVICE DUE.

Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,296 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 70,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 69,219 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2021 69,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,461 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 68,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,453 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,539 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 59,539 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,611 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 55,611 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,485 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 52,485 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,710 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 44,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,514 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,346 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 37,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,463 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,611 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,670 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

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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DS57 FFV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DS57 FFV, 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 DS57 FFV registered?

DS57 FFV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is DS57 FFV safe to buy?

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