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OE08 JVU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,172 mi
Last recorded123,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 JVU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 123,172 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 123,153 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 112,637 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 112,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badley inner edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 105,573 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 105,573 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 95,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively suspect below minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borderline pass need replasing now (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,430 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 80,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 71,672 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 71,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords also exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,952 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,437 miles

Front tyres worn to limit and soon will expose canvas on inside edges

Fail 3 Jan 2018 51,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn to limit and soon will expose canvas on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2018 51,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn to limit and soon will expose canvas on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,291 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box corroding

Rear both brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,961 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge 205-45-16 fitted (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 32,002 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2012 22,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 20,141 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

movement in front lower suspension arm rear bushes

rear inner brake pads look low unable to inspect fully

Pass 3 Jun 2011 14,987 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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OE08 JVU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OE08 JVU, 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 OE08 JVU registered?

OE08 JVU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is OE08 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 JVU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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