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LY57 HYP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,278 mi
Last recorded144,278 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 144,278 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 144,276 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 139,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 132,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Aug 2020 118,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 87,959 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edge

nearside front upper drop link gaiter slightly damaged

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,634 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,555 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 61,555 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,926 miles

both rear tyres cracking on in side

wipers bit smeary

Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,694 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,174 miles

rear tyres showing signs of cracking

slight play in rear engine mount

Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,262 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 18,307 miles

engine light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,545 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 HYP 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 88.2%.

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 HYP, 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 HYP registered?

LY57 HYP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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