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OE08 VTL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,076 mi
Last recorded156,076 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VTL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 156,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 154,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2024 151,684 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 151,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 135,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 135,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed not completed due to an excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 127,938 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 126,774 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,384 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 117,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 22 Jun 2018 106,872 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,308 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,319 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing uneven

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,871 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,518 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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OE08 VTL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE08 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

OE08 VTL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is OE08 VTL safe to buy?

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