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OV08 FWE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,316 mi
Last recorded168,316 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 FWE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 168,316 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 14 Jul 2022 168,316 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 164,396 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 May 2020 157,608 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 157,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 144,003 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 144,003 miles

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

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

Oil leak (O/S front lower turbo pipe)

Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 130,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,634 miles

Both front and N/S rear tyres has few cuts

Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,634 miles

Both front and N/S rear tyres has few cuts

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,533 miles

Items removed from windscreen prior to test.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 106,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Items removed from windscreen prior to test.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,492 miles

front brake disc.s lipped & worn.

nearside & offside fron headlight pattern slighly weak.

nearside front brakes showing some distortion.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link boot damage.

offside front suspension coil spring corroded at bottom seat.

offside rear inner side light dim.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,325 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 95,320 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 85,101 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 85,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 85,098 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,046 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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OV08 FWE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

OV08 FWE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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