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EA08 ELV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 ELV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 98,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

chip in screen, not in drivers view at time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2019 98,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

chip in screen, not in drivers view at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,449 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,769 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts on the inner wall

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

engine management light is on

Fail 16 Aug 2016 77,400 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts on the inner wall

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,361 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 68,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light is on

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 51,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,695 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 17,421 miles

Cut to NSR tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,421 miles

Cut to NSR tyre sidewall

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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EA08 ELV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EA08 ELV, 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 EA08 ELV registered?

EA08 ELV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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