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MW57 DFY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 DFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 144,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 137,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 127,115 miles

assymetric front tyre n/s fitted incorrectly

Fail 5 Mar 2021 127,069 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

assymetric front tyre n/s fitted incorrectly

Pass 11 Mar 2020 118,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 118,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,846 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 107,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,311 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,311 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,067 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 79,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,902 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

either handbrake cable or caliper starting to stick at r/o/s

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,762 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,456 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside parking brake slightly low on performance

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 DFY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

MW57 DFY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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