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AU08 XVD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,632 mi
Last recorded183,632 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XVD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 183,632 miles

Rear exhaust box has corrosion.

Fail 2 Aug 2023 183,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box has corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2022 158,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear number plate cracked/damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2022 158,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside/offside (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both one lamp unit missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear number plate cracked/damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2021 147,877 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 147,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 146,754 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,746 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF - Suspension arm bush worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 128,762 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 128,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,543 miles

exhaust deterioated

Fail 6 Jul 2016 95,537 miles

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

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

exhaust deterioated

osr brake has slight bind

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 93,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsf tyre tread low and sidewalls split

Fail 6 May 2015 93,295 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsf tyre tread low and sidewalls split

Pass 6 May 2014 83,992 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 80,391 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 80,931 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,553 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 53,363 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 53,363 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,501 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,501 miles

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

Nearside 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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AU08 XVD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AU08 XVD, 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 AU08 XVD registered?

AU08 XVD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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