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YF57 RHE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,927 mi
Last recorded82,927 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 RHE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,927 miles

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

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

e,m,l illuminated

Fail 3 Aug 2017 82,927 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

e,m,l illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,730 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

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

Front tyres wearing thin inner eges

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishe

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 71,730 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

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

Front tyres wearing thin inner eges

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishe

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,382 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 37,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 37,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,638 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 24,638 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,072 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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YF57 RHE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF57 RHE, 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 YF57 RHE registered?

YF57 RHE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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