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MK57 VNZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,475 mi
Last recorded62,475 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 VNZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 62,475 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 62,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot damaged (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box leaking and pipe joint also pipe to box very corroded BOX Will fall when it fails (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 48,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 43,805 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,704 miles

front brake pads look low

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 42,655 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads look low

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2014 37,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,481 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,985 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 24,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,850 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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MK57 VNZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK57 VNZ, 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 MK57 VNZ registered?

MK57 VNZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is MK57 VNZ safe to buy?

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