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SH57 WZU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,793 mi
Last recorded138,793 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 WZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 138,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 132,578 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 132,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 123,699 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 123,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 116,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 116,599 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,269 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 106,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,955 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 99,955 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,390 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 86,390 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,889 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,064 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,771 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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SH57 WZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH57 WZU, 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 SH57 WZU registered?

SH57 WZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for SH57 WZU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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