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FM57 PKX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,236 mi
Last recorded172,236 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 PKX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 172,236 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 172,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 153,970 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 153,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 139,588 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 139,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 125,138 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 117,277 miles

Front tyres perished

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 117,277 miles

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

Front tyres perished

Handbrake lever has slight travel

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,223 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,387 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 103,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 100,808 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,032 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,774 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,281 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,030 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,150 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,150 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 53,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front discs lipped and pitted and pads very low

Fail 22 Jan 2011 41,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 41,803 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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FM57 PKX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FM57 PKX, 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 FM57 PKX registered?

FM57 PKX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is FM57 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 PKX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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