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C16 SLA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,515 mi
Last recorded126,515 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 SLA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 126,515 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slight damage on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 112,594 miles

there is travel in the parking brake lever but not enough to reach the stop

windscreen washer bottle is leaking fluid

Fail 18 Jan 2017 112,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

there is travel in the parking brake lever but not enough to reach the stop

windscreen washer bottle is leaking fluid

Fail 10 Jan 2017 112,383 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 103,363 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 103,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,478 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 49,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,718 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,794 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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C16 SLA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C16 SLA, 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 C16 SLA registered?

C16 SLA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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