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AD57 UHL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,469 mi
Last recorded145,469 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UHL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 145,469 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 139,414 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Outer cv joint has pin hole leak.

Fail 7 Feb 2025 139,414 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Tyre flat and split on osf tester not able to put in brake rollers. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head light lens foggy. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Outer cv joint has pin hole leak.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 132,754 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 132,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Looks to be LHD head light fitted, kick not towards the kerb. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has crack on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to show sighs of cracking. (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 125,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 125,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 119,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,409 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 115,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 112,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage, inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre unchecked due to load

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, inner, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 106,152 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel unchecked

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,947 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,380 miles

covers in engine bay and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,380 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

covers in engine bay and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,943 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 88,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,106 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 80,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,588 miles

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

o/s/r seat backing is slightly loose(but still secure)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,582 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AD57 UHL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD57 UHL, 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 AD57 UHL registered?

AD57 UHL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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