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AO08 ZBY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,923 mi
Last recorded95,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZBY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2019 95,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during emmisions test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamba low (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play rough also when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded frontsx2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,134 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 88,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 77,586 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 77,586 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,112 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,245 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,334 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 56,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,009 miles

Exhaust rear box corroding.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust rear box corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside parking brake seizing up.

Rear discs badly corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,711 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,203 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,526 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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 ZBY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

AO08 ZBY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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