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RY57 VHO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,752 mi
Last recorded108,752 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 VHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 108,752 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,413 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,360 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 90,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,446 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,547 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 79,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,029 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Front exhaust flexi part deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,142 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 61,142 miles

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

o/s/f spot light n/w, damage to rear bumper on passenger side, o/s window n/w, slight play in o/s/f wishbone bush, n/s outer body sill damaged,

Pass 23 Jan 2013 55,194 miles

wheels marked.n/s/r wheel arch and bumper damaged.both front lower wishbone bushes starting to wear

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,633 miles

both front tyres soon req slight play in both front wish bone bushes

Fail 9 Jan 2012 48,633 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres soon req slight play in both front wish bone bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,955 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

slight play in both front wishbone bushes

Fail 28 Jan 2011 40,955 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f fog light not working

slight play in both front wishbone bushes

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 VHO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RY57 VHO?

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What year was RY57 VHO registered?

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

Is RY57 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 VHO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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