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AF08 OKW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,716 mi
Last recorded97,716 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OKW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 97,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 96,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,359 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 90,009 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 84,401 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,887 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 79,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak drive shaft seal N/S inner

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S - Borderline pass (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 71,457 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. O/S R - incorrect size (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak drive shaft seal N/S inner

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S - Borderline pass (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S & N/S (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 63,377 miles

o/s/f brake pads worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,363 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Mil lamp on

Fail 3 Mar 2014 59,912 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,794 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,028 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,028 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,446 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 22,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AF08 OKW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF08 OKW, 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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AF08 OKW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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