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OU08 ZHY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,288 mi
Last recorded83,288 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 ZHY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 83,288 miles

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

Rear axel corroded around bush both sides

Pass 13 Apr 2023 74,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,767 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 55,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,502 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))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 54,502 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,335 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 51,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 47,340 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 43,679 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,404 miles

All four tyres perished in tread grooves

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,558 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 25,109 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,457 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,845 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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OU08 ZHY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OU08 ZHY, 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 OU08 ZHY registered?

OU08 ZHY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is OU08 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 ZHY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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