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RA57 ZFX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,774 mi
Last recorded88,774 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 ZFX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 88,774 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 88,774 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 79,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 60,991 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

O/S/R body has damage

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 60,991 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

O/S/R body has damage

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 60,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold inner edge(205/45/16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlight aim not tested due to bulb not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold inner edge (205/45/16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,986 miles

Damage to OSR quarter panel

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

Front brake discs corroded

NSF shock absorber location tag not in place

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

OSR tyre perished

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

Slight play within steering rack

Wipers smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2015 54,986 miles

Damage to OSR quarter panel

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

NSF shock absorber location tag not in place

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

OSR tyre perished

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

Slight play within steering rack

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 49,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

NSF tyre sidewall is damaged.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 49,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre sidewall is damaged.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,288 miles

Front disc's corroded

N/S/F tyre has cut to sidewall

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,288 miles

Front disc's corroded

N/S/F tyre has cut to sidewall

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,284 miles

HID lights fitted wiring hanging out of headlight

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 40,284 miles

HID lights fitted wiring hanging out of headlight

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 40,251 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

NSF tyre sidewall is damaged. 2054516

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 32,005 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside rear wing damaged

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 ZFX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 RA57 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

RA57 ZFX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is RA57 ZFX safe to buy?

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