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MW57 DFL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,301 mi
Last recorded131,301 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 DFL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 131,301 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

child seat fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2021 131,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,002 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 108,055 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 108,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 103,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,570 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,627 miles

rear brake discs badly scored and corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs badly scored and corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,853 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 87,853 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,372 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 75,372 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,208 miles

both front discs corroded and pitted

both rear discs corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall no cords visable

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front discs corroded and pitted

both rear discs corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall no cords visable

Pass 7 Jan 2012 44,073 miles

both rear tyres very slight stepping on tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 44,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres very slight stepping on tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,411 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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MW57 DFL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MW57 DFL, 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 MW57 DFL registered?

MW57 DFL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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