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EK08 SGU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,992 mi
Last recorded73,992 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 73,992 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 56,238 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 56,238 miles

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,136 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 46,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,233 miles

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

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

both lower arm rear bushes cracking

Pass 9 May 2016 33,600 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 24,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 May 2013 21,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 17,837 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,878 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 SGU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 SGU registered?

EK08 SGU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EK08 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 SGU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK08 SGU have outstanding finance?

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