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AV08 XMA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,755 mi
Last recorded113,755 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XMA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 113,755 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 113,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 91,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 86,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 83,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 67,893 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 64,338 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2016 60,755 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 52,847 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 45,715 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2013 36,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,829 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 30,829 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,123 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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AV08 XMA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV08 XMA, 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 AV08 XMA registered?

AV08 XMA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is AV08 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 XMA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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