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OV08 JSU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,207 mi
Last recorded102,207 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JSU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sleeve corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light illuminated

wipers secure but loose in clips

Pass 24 Aug 2016 92,569 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

eml on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

osr tyre starting to split inner

rear brakes bind slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,799 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,545 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 55,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

unable to carry out emissions test due to leak on exhaust system

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,744 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)

small cut in nearside inner sidewall nsr tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,796 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,248 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 27,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JSU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV08 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

OV08 JSU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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