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NY57 FHE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

140,588 mi
Last recorded140,588 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 FHE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 140,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 140,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 132,843 miles

suspension boots & bushes perished

Fail 3 Dec 2020 132,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension boots & bushes perished

Pass 5 Dec 2019 125,673 miles

small chips on screen

Fail 4 Dec 2019 125,673 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

small chips on screen

Pass 15 Dec 2018 119,291 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,734 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Centre underneath (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 114,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Centre underneath (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,661 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2017 113,653 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear exhaust rusty

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,250 miles

Bonnet catch poor operation

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Several small chips on windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,250 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet catch poor operation

Rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Several small chips on windscreen

Fail 3 Jul 2014 81,768 miles

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

front brake pads & fluid

osr tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,768 miles

front brake pads & fluid

osr tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,457 miles

front tyres

Fail 3 Jan 2013 68,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 tyres

topped eng oil

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,127 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,583 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 49,583 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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NY57 FHE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NY57 FHE, 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 NY57 FHE registered?

NY57 FHE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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