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MT08 SSO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,569 mi
Last recorded118,569 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 SSO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 118,569 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,009 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wing corroded no sharp edges

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,009 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

n/s/f wing corroded, no sharp edges.

Fail 17 Sep 2020 116,976 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

n/s/f wing corroded, no sharp edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 115,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge 165/70/14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,398 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 112,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,479 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil level above max

Fail 8 Sep 2017 96,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Oil level above max

Pass 6 Sep 2016 81,162 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 81,162 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,469 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 67,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,974 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,070 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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MT08 SSO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MT08 SSO, 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 MT08 SSO registered?

MT08 SSO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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