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YS57 FHO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,458 mi
Last recorded104,458 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 FHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 104,458 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 104,451 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,669 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 85,923 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,810 miles

Power steering pipe corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 69,219 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2018 56,465 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,303 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,591 miles

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

Nearside headlight bracket broken

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

Offside Rear tread uneven inside edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 52,591 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight bracket broken

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

Offside Rear tread uneven inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,482 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 44,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,627 miles

small screw in n/s/r tyre not repairable.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 33,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 22,284 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,022 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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YS57 FHO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS57 FHO, 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 YS57 FHO registered?

YS57 FHO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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