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LE57 MMA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 MMA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,785 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 96,784 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,602 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 87,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,625 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,232 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 50,185 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 50,165 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 40,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,606 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,036 miles

coolant level on minimum.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 27,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant level on minimum.

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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LE57 MMA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LE57 MMA, 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 LE57 MMA registered?

LE57 MMA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is LE57 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 MMA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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