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LY57 HYO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,674 mi
Last recorded149,674 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 HYO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 149,674 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Jul 2021 149,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 139,596 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2020 139,596 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 128,749 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 128,738 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,885 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 102,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 90,806 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 77,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,706 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2014 65,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,615 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 37,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,980 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 HYO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY57 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

LY57 HYO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is LY57 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 HYO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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