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HK57 RGO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

75,611 mi
Last recorded75,611 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 RGO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 75,611 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3017 (195/55/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 71,835 miles

front wipers poor/smeary

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2024 71,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wipers poor/smeary

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2023 69,324 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 69,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,274 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 66,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod/tie bar locking nut insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 63,574 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 63,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm. wearing smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wipers smeary

Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,675 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease over suspension components (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 58,649 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease over suspension components (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,808 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wipers smeary

Fail 24 Jan 2019 53,808 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

wipers smeary

Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,983 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,882 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,701 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 38,701 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 33,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

Fail 31 Jan 2015 33,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight corrosion to inner face of front brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2014 28,368 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,161 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,085 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner side

Front wipers not clearing screen

Fail 19 Jan 2011 16,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,662 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 RGO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RGO, 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 RGO registered?

HK57 RGO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is HK57 RGO safe to buy?

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