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LS57 TWX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,521 mi
Last recorded138,521 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 TWX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 138,521 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 135,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower and lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower and lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corossion

Fail 21 Mar 2024 135,116 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower and lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower and lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corossion

Pass 16 Mar 2023 129,984 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Backbox corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 125,580 miles

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 125,580 miles

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,447 miles

Rear exhaust rear silencer getting poor

Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 117,112 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 109,575 miles

Rear silencer getting poor

Fail 23 Jan 2019 109,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear silencer getting poor

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,304 miles

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Fail 29 Jan 2018 100,302 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,476 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear silencer getting weak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,251 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 63,925 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting poor

Fail 1 Feb 2013 56,353 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,888 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 47,888 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 39,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LS57 TWX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LS57 TWX, 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 LS57 TWX registered?

LS57 TWX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LS57 TWX safe to buy?

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