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EK08 SFY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,130 mi
Last recorded53,130 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 53,130 miles

Both front lower-rearward wishbone bushes has small splits

Central unable to inspect seatbelt

Fail 4 Mar 2021 53,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Boot will not open

Both front lower-rearward wishbone bushes has small splits

Central unable to inspect seatbelt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/Catalyst gasket (nut missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Windscreen wipers not tested

Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,884 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 38,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 35,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,383 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,152 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 24,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 19,355 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 19,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,854 miles

nearside rear tyre mis shaped

Pass 12 Jul 2012 13,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,278 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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EK08 SFY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK08 SFY, 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 EK08 SFY registered?

EK08 SFY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EK08 SFY safe to buy?

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