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ML08 PFZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,602 mi
Last recorded59,602 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 PFZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,602 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2019 59,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread, worn on edges and cracked

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre low on tread and cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust rusting

front and rear coil springs rusting

Fail 20 Mar 2019 59,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread, worn on edges and cracked

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre low on tread and cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust rusting

front and rear coil springs rusting

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,957 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyre valves cracking

both rear tyres low on tread (3mm)

exhaust rusting

rear suspension bump stops worn

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,420 miles

exhaust rusting

items removed from drivers view

rear suspension bump stops worn

slight oil leak from power steering

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,461 miles

both rear tyres just starting to crack up

exhaust just starting to rust

power steering pipe damp

removed items from drivers view

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,287 miles

front brake pads getting worn

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to show wear

front tyres on 3mm tread

handbrake may require adjustment

slight oil leak from power steering

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,286 miles

18% imbalance on front brakes.

Both Front lower arm rear bushes showing signs of wear.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 21,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to show wear

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,454 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to show wear

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

rear screen washer pipe come apart under bonnet

Fail 23 Mar 2011 16,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

rear screen washer pipe come apart under bonnet

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 PFZ 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 ML08 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

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

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