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HT57 BBK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,861 mi
Last recorded96,861 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 BBK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,861 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 96,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2016 88,709 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 88,709 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,047 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advance movement in o/s steering arm articulation joint

exhaust corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2013 61,725 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside inner steering rack joint slight play developing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,725 miles

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

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

offside inner steering rack joint slight play developing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,918 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes age cracking

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,085 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn/ridged

front no.plate cracked

front pads getting low

front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to sills

small stone chips in windscreen

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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HT57 BBK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HT57 BBK, 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 HT57 BBK registered?

HT57 BBK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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