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HG57 ZTB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,516 mi
Last recorded85,516 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 ZTB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,516 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 85,516 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 69,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 59,188 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 49,977 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2023 49,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,207 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 43,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 42,169 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 42,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 40,505 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,672 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 36,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2013 28,105 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight damage to nearside sill

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,105 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)

slight damage to nearside sill

Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

accident damage to nearside sill

all tyres showing signs of deterioration

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,283 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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HG57 ZTB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc 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 HG57 ZTB, 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 HG57 ZTB registered?

HG57 ZTB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is HG57 ZTB safe to buy?

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