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EK08 SHX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,234 mi
Last recorded56,234 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SHX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,650 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,279 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,353 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 38,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,492 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,555 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 15,555 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,820 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 SHX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

EK08 SHX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is EK08 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 SHX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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