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FY57 XTR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,996 mi
Last recorded125,996 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XTR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 125,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 119,347 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,497 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 105,312 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on the inner part of the tred , low in places

front brake discs slightly scored and have rust ingress on the inner face

slight bind on both rear brakes

Fail 9 Feb 2016 105,312 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f anti roll bar end link top boot (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on the inner part of the tred , low in places

front brake discs slightly scored and have rust ingress on the inner face

slight bind on both rear brakes

Fail 5 Feb 2016 105,278 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,557 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 97,356 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,475 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,703 miles

HORN WEAK.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,703 miles

HORN WEAK.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2012 53,655 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,832 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FY57 XTR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY57 XTR, 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 FY57 XTR registered?

FY57 XTR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is FY57 XTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 XTR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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