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HK57 WHM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,496 mi
Last recorded95,496 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 WHM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,496 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 95,496 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 90,602 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,883 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 90,580 miles

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

slight play n/s/f suspension

Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,578 miles

slight play n/s/f tie rod

Fail 25 Jan 2019 82,578 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight play n/s/f tie rod

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,571 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven and slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 81,570 miles

Emissions not tested co too high (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,668 miles

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,345 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on tread

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,711 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 72,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,514 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 63,512 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,108 miles

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

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

front pads worn 75%

Fail 17 Jan 2013 53,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads worn 75%

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,421 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,718 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 WHM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

HK57 WHM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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