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DS57 FFW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,485 mi
Last recorded48,485 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FFW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,485 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 47,341 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 46,364 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 46,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 45,104 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 45,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 44,727 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 44,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,907 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 43,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,316 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 38,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jan 2012 25,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,551 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,951 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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DS57 FFW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS57 FFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS57 FFW?

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What year was DS57 FFW registered?

DS57 FFW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is DS57 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 FFW shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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