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SC57 YWN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,507 mi
Last recorded135,507 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 YWN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 135,507 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 131,800 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 130,778 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 107,712 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 107,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 May 2018 88,110 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 78,716 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 78,716 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working nsf (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring broken osf (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 72,015 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 72,005 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 65,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 May 2015 65,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 58,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 7 May 2014 58,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2013 50,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 44,636 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 34,758 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 34,758 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight runout on rear tyres

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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SC57 YWN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC57 YWN, 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 SC57 YWN registered?

SC57 YWN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is SC57 YWN safe to buy?

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