MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
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%
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight bind on O/S rear wheel.
front brake discs slightly pitted
front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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