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HT57 GVO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,712 mi
Last recorded41,712 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 GVO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,712 miles

under car corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2025 39,315 miles

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

Rear Both tyres starting to crack/perish.

Slight oil leak?

Some underside/component corrosion.

Fail 9 Jul 2025 39,315 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers poor.

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

Rear Both tyres starting to crack/perish.

Slight oil leak?

Some underside/component corrosion.

Pass 25 Apr 2024 37,679 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))

Pass 3 May 2023 36,576 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 32,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 31,103 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 31,103 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 30,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2019 28,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,746 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,788 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 20,784 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,336 miles

Offside Front screw in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,612 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 5,883 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 5,540 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 4,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 3,971 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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HT57 GVO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT57 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

HT57 GVO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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