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ML08 PFV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,206 mi
Last recorded114,206 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 PFV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 114,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Fail 19 Jan 2024 114,204 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light insecure (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 8 Mar 2023 109,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2023 109,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2022 101,418 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 101,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 95,023 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 95,023 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,083 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 66,417 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,332 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 48,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,140 miles

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

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

engine malfunction indicator on

Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine malfunction indicator on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,563 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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ML08 PFV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML08 PFV, 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 ML08 PFV registered?

ML08 PFV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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