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LY57 HYG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,286 mi
Last recorded114,286 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 HYG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 114,286 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 114,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,775 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 107,775 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 101,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 101,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,035 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2021 90,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,588 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,590 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,225 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,639 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 66,774 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 59,986 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,850 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 38,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,635 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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LY57 HYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LY57 HYG, 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 LY57 HYG registered?

LY57 HYG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is LY57 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 HYG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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