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RA57 WPU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,648 mi
Last recorded77,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 WPU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,648 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,646 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,626 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,855 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking, not serious.

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking, not serious.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,821 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,766 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,062 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 46,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Steering wheel alignment incorrect and requires adjustment.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,963 miles

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Steering wheel alignment incorrect and requires adjustment.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,893 miles

nearside rear tyre compound cracking/ageing

offside rear tyre compound cracking/ageing

Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,383 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,499 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 38,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,238 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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RA57 WPU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RA57 WPU, 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 RA57 WPU registered?

RA57 WPU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is RA57 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 WPU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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