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OV08 EHC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 EHC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 143,914 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 143,877 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Off side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both near side & off side outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2020 139,085 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2020 139,085 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 121,967 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 121,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 99,837 miles

Offside Front tyre slight splitting on inner side wall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 99,837 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front tyre slight splitting on inner side wall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2017 86,568 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight splits

Rear brake discs corroding on edges

Fail 4 May 2017 86,568 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearer one (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre slight splits

Rear brake discs corroding on edges

Pass 3 May 2016 77,481 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,474 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread close to legal limit

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread close to legal limit

Fail 10 Mar 2015 69,554 miles

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

inner rear tyre's worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,554 miles

inner rear tyre's worn low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,587 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

bung missing from o/s/r floor pan

Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,587 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

bung missing from o/s/r floor pan

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,777 miles

EML on

Fail 22 Mar 2013 50,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 4 Apr 2012 40,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear tyres wearing close to wear bands

front tyres worn on inner edges; tread not cut as deep

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,052 miles

front and rear tyres wearing close to wear bands

front tyres worn on inner edges; tread not cut as deep

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,494 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edge

front discs worn

rear discs pitted

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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OV08 EHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OV08 EHC, 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 OV08 EHC registered?

OV08 EHC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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