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LY57 HYR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,369 mi
Last recorded47,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,369 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 47,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,644 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim alloy (4.2.A.1a)

condensation in both rear lamp units

front brake discs some wear

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

offside and nearside rear tyres inner tread areas out of shape

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,377 miles

nearside rear tyre tread area slight out of shape

offside front tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 21 Jan 2015 29,473 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 29,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knocking noise from front of car when driving

Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,217 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 26,217 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 24,238 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,238 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,188 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 22,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,446 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 17,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

reverse light inoperative

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 HYR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HYR, 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 HYR registered?

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

Is LY57 HYR safe to buy?

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