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FH57 FPC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,619 mi
Last recorded176,619 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 FPC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 176,619 miles

nearside wing/arch corroded

offside outer sill damaged

one exhaust tailpipe is missing

Fail 25 Jan 2024 176,383 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower arm suspension arm rear mounting bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside wing/arch corroded

offside outer sill damaged

one exhaust tailpipe is missing

Pass 18 Jan 2023 166,461 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear mounting bush is weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside wing/arch corroded and becoming sharp - borderline

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2023 166,461 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear mounting bush is weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside wing/arch corroded and becoming sharp - borderline

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2022 156,836 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective front blades are smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 156,836 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front blades are smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 149,611 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 149,611 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 142,556 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 121,194 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 121,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,498 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 106,256 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 106,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 96,581 miles

rusting to rear exhaust box

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,369 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 80,703 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 80,598 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 71,818 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 71,818 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,562 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)

slight brake bind on o/s rear

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,631 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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FH57 FPC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH57 FPC, 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 FH57 FPC registered?

FH57 FPC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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