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PF57 YOT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,468 mi
Last recorded96,468 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 YOT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2024 96,468 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc has slight run out

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer rusty / weak

Pass 9 Jan 2023 95,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,982 miles

Offside Front belt clasp casing missing

Park brake lever little reserve travel

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 94,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front belt clasp casing missing

Park brake lever little reserve travel

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 90,817 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 90,816 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 90,315 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve broken

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front seat belt clasp casing missing, clasp still works

Park brake lever has little reserve travel. Parking brake still locking both sides

Rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 86,900 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,712 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic surround missing (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 83,712 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic surround missing (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,941 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,143 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,683 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 74,683 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,125 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,300 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,158 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 35,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,877 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 28,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

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PF57 YOT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc 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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

PF57 YOT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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