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MK08 XPG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,860 mi
Last recorded126,860 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 XPG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 126,860 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 126,844 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear side light has light source not working but not more than 50%

Fail 29 May 2018 104,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 89,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 75,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2016 75,605 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc secured using a cable tie (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre heavly perished all over

run out on front brakes

Fail 1 Jun 2015 60,762 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre heavly perished all over

run out on front brakes

Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,398 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight bind on O/S rear wheel.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,875 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2012 43,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,311 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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MK08 XPG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc 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 MK08 XPG, 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 MK08 XPG registered?

MK08 XPG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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