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RA57 ZGH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,533 mi
Last recorded102,533 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,533 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 102,533 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,806 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 97,806 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,643 miles

E.M.L. light on.

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 95,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

E.M.L. light on.

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 89,347 miles

eml light on

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 17 Dec 2016 89,347 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

eml light on

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,930 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 84,930 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 76,869 miles

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

object on mirror - Both rear tyres sawbladed & uneven wear - Rear exhaust box casing corroded -Frt disc wearing rears corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,869 miles

object on mirror - Both rear tyres sawbladed & uneven wear - Rear exhaust box casing corroded -Frt disc wearing rears corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,189 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 65,189 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,451 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 44,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,592 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,428 miles

Nail in nearside front 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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RA57 ZGH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

RA57 ZGH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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