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AG08 OTJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,489 mi
Last recorded108,489 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 OTJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 108,489 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 108,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,293 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 104,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 89,160 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 85,760 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edge advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Front slight play in front wheels unknown cause

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 18 May 2018 85,760 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald on inner edge advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Front slight play in front wheels unknown cause

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 18 May 2017 81,041 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 May 2016 76,061 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 75,993 miles

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Fail 13 May 2016 75,993 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Pass 12 May 2015 65,089 miles

n/side rear tyre low tread inner edge

o/side rear tyre low tread inner edge

rear silencer condition poor

Pass 14 May 2014 57,865 miles

rear silencer condition poor

Pass 7 May 2013 45,793 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 45,793 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 30,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,285 miles

Both rear tyres are getting step wear on the inside edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AG08 OTJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AG08 OTJ, 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 AG08 OTJ registered?

AG08 OTJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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