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BT08 ZHG

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,673 mi
Last recorded110,673 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ZHG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 110,673 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 104,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 103,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment N/s/r caliper handbrake lever siezed and not operating. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tread depth below legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and separating.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 100,567 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer light casing cracked.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (f))

coolant below minimum.

oil level low but above minimum.

rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2020 100,567 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer light casing cracked.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both. (1.2.1 (f))

coolant below minimum.

oil level low but above minimum.

rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,247 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 88,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,806 miles

Rear number plate has some light damage but not likely to be misread

Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front tyres wearing inside edges

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 51,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,507 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre in poor condition, worn on inner shoulder and nail in tread

Fail 1 Nov 2014 35,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre in poor condition, worn on inner shoulder and nail in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2013 25,651 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 20,656 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate loose

Fail 12 Jul 2011 13,899 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate loose

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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BT08 ZHG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BT08 ZHG, 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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BT08 ZHG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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