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FM57 PLX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,586 mi
Last recorded112,586 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 PLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 112,586 miles

both head light beam images are weak

chip in the windscreen

exhaust is corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 108,404 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 107,266 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 107,265 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,510 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 102,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 102,617 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,949 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 93,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 382 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,922 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 86,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 78,208 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit inner edge bald 205/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant bottle empty

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 61,708 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 55,818 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,069 miles

Steel spare wheel fitted to nearside rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,662 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 39,662 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 30,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 30,219 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 PLX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FM57 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

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

Is FM57 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 PLX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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