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FM57 WLE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,609 mi
Last recorded181,609 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 WLE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 181,609 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 181,609 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 158,331 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 132,693 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 132,548 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,173 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,392 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 83,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,894 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 55,894 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,880 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 37,665 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 WLE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

FM57 WLE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is FM57 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 WLE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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