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RY57 VHF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,935 mi
Last recorded84,935 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 VHF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 84,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 82,354 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 80,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Fail 23 Jan 2024 80,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,696 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

high travel in parking brake lever

long travel in service brake pedal

windscreen washers poor (pipe split)

Fail 13 Jan 2022 71,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

high travel in parking brake lever

long travel in service brake pedal

windscreen washers poor (pipe split)

Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,946 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,875 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Jan 2020 66,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,319 miles

revers light not working, o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, service light on dash

Fail 29 Jan 2019 61,292 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

revers light not working, o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, service light on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,601 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 55,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working o/s/f tyre balding on edges, service lights on dash (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 47,871 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,296 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 40,296 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,745 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 30,172 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 26,094 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

stone chippin front screen/

Fail 24 Jan 2012 21,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 21,761 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,345 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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RY57 VHF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RY57 VHF, 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 VHF registered?

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

Is RY57 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 VHF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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