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EF57 WTO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,958 mi
Last recorded129,958 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 WTO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 129,958 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 129,864 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,242 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust silencer corroded and split outer skin.

Fail 6 Jan 2022 124,242 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust silencer corroded and split outer skin.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 118,324 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake binding lightly

x2 front tyres tread low

Fail 27 Jan 2021 118,324 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake binding lightly

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

x2 front tyres tread low

Pass 31 Aug 2019 108,768 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wing and bumper damage.

Offside Rear bump stop sleeve twisted.

Rear exhaust back box outer skin flaking.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 108,717 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Middle section bracket corroded/broken and system is insecure as a result. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front wing and bumper damage.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop sleeve twisted.

Rear exhaust back box outer skin flaking.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,225 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 100,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,441 miles

Front brake disc's lipped

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Fail 10 Aug 2015 67,441 miles

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

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

Front brake disc's lipped

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,031 miles

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Fail 12 Aug 2014 53,028 miles

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

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

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Rear brake disc's corroded and lipped

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,672 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc's slightly lipped

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 34,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,515 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,047 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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EF57 WTO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF57 WTO, 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 EF57 WTO registered?

EF57 WTO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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