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PF57 VSC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 VSC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,379 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 97,379 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 81,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 81,504 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner 1 of 2 out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear service brake slight imbalance / lagging

Pass 14 Sep 2021 75,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

offside rear brake slight imbalance / lag

Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,731 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,731 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 65,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,052 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sump rusty / damp

Fail 17 Sep 2018 60,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sump rusty / damp

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades poor

Fail 5 Mar 2016 40,726 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,126 miles

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,896 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 34,896 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 27,886 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,663 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,200 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PF57 VSC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PF57 VSC, 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 PF57 VSC registered?

PF57 VSC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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