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FH57 XNN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,185 mi
Last recorded113,185 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 XNN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 113,185 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front steering rack end slightly bent

Rear exhaust rear heatshield insecure

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,386 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 106,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2016 106,265 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,186 miles

MIL warning lamp illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear inner position lamp not working

rear registration plate damaged/deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2015 100,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MIL warning lamp illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear inner position lamp not working

rear registration plate damaged/deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2014 95,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Pass 6 Jan 2013 89,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 77,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Fail 14 Jan 2012 77,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 61,508 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 XNN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XNN, 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 XNN registered?

FH57 XNN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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