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PF57 VSJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,422 mi
Last recorded84,422 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 VSJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 84,422 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 84,422 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s&o/s (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 76,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 65,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,289 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 30,239 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,980 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,942 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 25,942 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,960 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 21,372 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,408 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,507 miles

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 VSJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PF57 VSJ?

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What year was PF57 VSJ registered?

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

Is PF57 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF57 VSJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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