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SO57 PHK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,675 mi
Last recorded132,675 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 PHK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 132,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,468 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,465 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 116,472 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion present on rear exhaust

Fail 16 Feb 2016 116,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

corrosion present on rear exhaust

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 106,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,726 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,809 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 68,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,039 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,342 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 26,342 miles

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

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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SO57 PHK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SO57 PHK, 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 SO57 PHK registered?

SO57 PHK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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