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DS57 FOF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,906 mi
Last recorded73,906 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FOF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2023 73,906 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber Covers Insecure.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 73,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 72,381 miles

Exhaust clamps corroding but exhaust secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 72,381 miles

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

Exhaust clamps corroding but exhaust secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 71,171 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

Fail 18 May 2020 71,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

Pass 23 May 2019 70,011 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 70,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 67,762 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 67,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 65,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,105 miles

inspection light on

noise on engine

Fail 19 Aug 2016 61,105 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

inspection light on

noise on engine

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,899 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Fail 25 Aug 2015 57,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,717 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,712 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,198 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,918 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 39,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 FOF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

DS57 FOF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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