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NG57 EPK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,503 mi
Last recorded92,503 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG57 EPK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 92,502 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,137 miles

both front brake discs liped

engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2015 83,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs liped

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,876 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracks around the outter sidewall

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f brake sticking slighty

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges alsocut in wall not through to cords and close to limit

Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,762 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f brake sticking slighty

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,368 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing alot more on inner edges.

park brake lever close to end of travel (BORDERLINE PASS!).

removed obstruction to view from interior mirror.

screw in tread of nsr tyre.metal pin in osr tread and tyre cracked/perishing.

service due according to scheduler?

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,085 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 47,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Front brake discs very heavily corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2010 41,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs very heavily corroded.

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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NG57 EPK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NG57 EPK, 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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NG57 EPK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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