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RY57 VHC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,094 mi
Last recorded77,094 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 VHC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,094 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 77,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust sleeve damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2017 71,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust sleeve damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,636 miles

coolant leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,184 miles

coolant leak. front brake pads and discs worn.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 58,184 miles

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

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

coolant leak. front brake pads and discs worn.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside

Fail 13 Aug 2014 46,961 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 16 Aug 2013 39,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 35,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,475 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,762 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 31,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil on minimum, front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,730 miles

front brake discs worn and scored

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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RY57 VHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY57 VHC, 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 RY57 VHC registered?

RY57 VHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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