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AO08 ZBF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,113 mi
Last recorded84,113 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZBF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,113 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter slightly damp? (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 84,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter slightly damp? (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 83,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also showing cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And excessively cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe / flex deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH front lenses deteriorated/ misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 75,887 miles

battery temp secured

both rear tyres wearing on shoulders

nsf tie rod slight play in ball joint

osf lower suspension arm rear bush worn

osf tyre at 1.6 mm

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,118 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/n/s (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,660 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 66,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 58,634 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 58,634 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,052 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,894 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 23,883 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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AO08 ZBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO08 ZBF, 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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AO08 ZBF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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