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RA57 ZGM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,355 mi
Last recorded164,355 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 164,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 164,355 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 153,994 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seat missing at time of test.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust has a minor leak at centre join.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 153,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust back box corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Seat missing at time of test.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust has a minor leak at centre join.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 May 2017 136,160 miles

covers fitted

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 114,717 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 114,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

console bushes quite badly cracked/perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2014 76,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

console bushes quite badly cracked/perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2013 61,900 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,310 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 38,716 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 ZGM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

RA57 ZGM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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