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SC57 YWU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 YWU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,012 miles

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 16 Aug 2021 89,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 17 Aug 2020 77,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 65,357 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 65,357 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,381 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 62,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,762 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 57,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine coolant low

Pass 4 Sep 2016 53,769 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2016 53,769 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,493 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,697 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,034 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

O/S/Rear wheel camber off, poss damage?

Offside rear tyre worn @ inner edge.

Fail 25 Jan 2014 31,876 miles

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

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

O/S/Front tyre worn & inner edge.

O/S/Rear wheel camber off, poss damage?

Pass 29 Jan 2013 20,538 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 20,538 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 17,605 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 17,605 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,594 miles

engine management light on

no beam pattern nearside headlamp

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 YWU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SC57 YWU, 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

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What year was SC57 YWU registered?

SC57 YWU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SC57 YWU safe to buy?

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