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OE08 MVW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,382 mi
Last recorded99,382 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 MVW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,591 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced nearside and offside (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,531 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jun 2022 77,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front strut top bearing slightly stiff

Pass 17 Jun 2021 70,568 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 65,049 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 65,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 56,624 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 56,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,049 miles

Rear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,707 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to crack.

Fail 9 Jun 2016 35,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to crack.

Pass 27 May 2015 31,067 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 31,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 May 2014 24,911 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 19 May 2014 24,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 15,280 miles

rear discs starting to pit

Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,618 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,679 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 MVW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

OE08 MVW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is OE08 MVW safe to buy?

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