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AO08 ZBG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,187 mi
Last recorded136,187 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZBG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 136,187 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded / wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 136,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded / wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 131,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2020 131,965 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened mounting bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2019 126,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

damp around gearbox/ abs unit

Fail 30 Dec 2019 126,660 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning inner side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

damp around gearbox/ abs unit

Pass 22 Nov 2018 115,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover wearing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyre wearing on outer / inner most edges

Fail 22 Nov 2018 115,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover wearing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyre wearing on outer / inner most edges

Pass 23 Nov 2017 105,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 105,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at mid pipe come away from front pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported loose at mid pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 92,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing/corroded

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 92,996 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing/corroded

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,042 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 58,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake balance 25%

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,251 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 25,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,734 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)

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 ZBG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZBG, 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 AO08 ZBG registered?

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

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