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RY52 CAR

2020 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

8,170 mi
Last recorded8,170 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Seat Ibiza29,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 CAR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 8,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 128,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front cv gaiter slightly pourus

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2025 6,622 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 124,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2024 5,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 5,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,128 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Aug 2023 4,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,881 miles

Front Body component slightly loose Radiator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 104,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Body component slightly loose Radiator (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,334 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2021 89,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,338 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 84,337 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,020 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 72,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,923 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 60,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,402 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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RY52 CAR is a 2020 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2020 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 29,838 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 RY52 CAR, 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 6 years old, this Seat Ibiza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RY52 CAR registered?

RY52 CAR is a 2020 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 July 2020.

Is RY52 CAR safe to buy?

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