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HK57 RFY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,384 mi
Last recorded139,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 RFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 139,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 139,384 miles

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 138,065 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 137,939 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 132,735 miles

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

Handbrake level has low reserve travel

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 126,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 126,869 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 120,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 113,492 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has long reserve travel

Pass 1 Jul 2020 107,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 99,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 90,262 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,892 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% o/s/r inner side light bulb inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 83,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% o/s/r inner side light bulb inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2016 67,302 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 54,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 May 2015 54,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,308 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,910 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 35,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 27,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 27,121 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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HK57 RFY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HK57 RFY, 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 HK57 RFY registered?

HK57 RFY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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