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FR57 DER

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,032 mi
Last recorded134,032 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR57 DER
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 134,032 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 134,032 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 125,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 113,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,567 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 113,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 109,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,948 miles

outer skin ofrear exhaust silencer corroded

some brake imbalance in rear handbrake

Pass 3 Feb 2013 84,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,601 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,953 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)

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

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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FR57 DER is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FR57 DER, 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 FR57 DER registered?

FR57 DER is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FR57 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR57 DER shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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