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AU08 XVP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,035 mi
Last recorded107,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XVP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 107,035 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Jan 2019 107,035 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,828 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,828 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,072 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 88,064 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,935 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,411 miles

Exhaust joining sleeve corroded

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

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

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

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

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

front fog lights, glass damaged

left rear shock absorber dust cover dropped from bump stop.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,933 miles

lambda probe reading at limit during emission test

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,053 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,199 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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AU08 XVP 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 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

AU08 XVP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 XVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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