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HD57 CDE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,386 mi
Last recorded138,386 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 CDE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 138,386 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 138,361 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 132,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 132,421 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 116,423 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 108,849 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 108,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2020 105,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 96,311 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both-205 45 zr16 87w toyo proxes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 96,311 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both-205 45 zr16 87w toyo proxes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working 501bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust tailpipe starting to deteriate

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,674 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers/undertray fitted

rear silencer cover corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,781 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,646 miles

exhaust tailpipe/silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 37,859 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tailbox starting to deteriate

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,859 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

rear tailbox starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,577 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tax disc

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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HD57 CDE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD57 CDE, 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 HD57 CDE registered?

HD57 CDE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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