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AG08 OTV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

203,726 mi
Last recorded203,726 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 OTV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 203,726 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 203,726 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 195,363 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 195,273 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))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 182,070 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both slight corrosion (paint flaked) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly loose but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 182,070 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both slight corrosion (paint flaked) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter slightly loose but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 162,811 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 Jun 2017 162,811 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drum stick (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 9 Jun 2016 142,224 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 142,224 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre out off shape

Fail 12 Jun 2015 129,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 129,061 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 108,646 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 62,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,564 miles

Offside Rear 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 OTV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AG08 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

AG08 OTV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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