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FV57 RXP

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,502 mi
Last recorded124,502 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 RXP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 124,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 120,380 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 118,220 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 118,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 108,025 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 108,025 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 97,405 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 81,165 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 58,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 48,403 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,059 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,883 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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FV57 RXP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 RXP registered?

FV57 RXP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is FV57 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 RXP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV57 RXP have outstanding finance?

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