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MW57 UZH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,065 mi
Last recorded133,065 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 UZH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 133,065 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 133,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 124,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,627 miles

Exhaust back box poor condition.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 114,443 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box poor condition.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens misting. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 106,037 miles

Both front headlamp lens misting.

Exhaust back box outer skin poor.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C.V Boot poor small leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge requires attention. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C.V Boot poor small leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edges requires attention. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 100,618 miles

Corrosion to exhaust back box outer skin.

Front headlamp lens misting.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 100,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to exhaust back box outer skin.

Front headlamp lens misting.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 90,879 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition.

O/S/F Suspension lower arm bush poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,499 miles

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,178 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,178 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,602 miles

Both front arm rear bushes in poor condition.

Exhaust blowing.

Slight distortion on front brakes.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 68,602 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front arm rear bushes in poor condition.

Exhaust blowing.

Slight distortion on front brakes.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,494 miles

Front lower arm bushes splitting

Rear tyres cracking in tread

slight distortion on brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2016 63,494 miles

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

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

Front lower arm bushes splitting

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,433 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking to tread.

O/S/R Tyre cracking to tread.

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 58,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R Tyre cracking to tread.

O/S/R Tyre cracking to tread.

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,813 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 46,039 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012
Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,393 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,092 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 24,643 miles

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

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

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 UZH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MW57 UZH, 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 UZH registered?

MW57 UZH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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