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FV57 AYM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,750 mi
Last recorded91,750 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 AYM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 91,750 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 91,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 84,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 77,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 77,583 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,936 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,981 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 66,981 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,797 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,005 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,280 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,791 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 32,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side front tyre damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front tyre damaged on outer wall but not showing cords

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,347 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 20,610 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 20,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FV57 AYM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV57 AYM, 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 FV57 AYM registered?

FV57 AYM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is FV57 AYM safe to buy?

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