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OV08 JSX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

145,798 mi
Last recorded145,798 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 JSX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 145,798 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 143,000 miles

exhaust rusty

suspension rusty

washers weak

Fail 11 Nov 2024 142,965 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

suspension rusty

exhaust rusty

Nearside perking brake low effort

Pass 14 Nov 2023 141,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Door sometimes get stuck

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 141,055 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Door sometimes get stuck

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 137,981 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 135,860 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s windscreen cracked on limit

n/s/r tyre cracking inner edge on limit

Fail 16 Nov 2021 135,857 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2054516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 133,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 110,284 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 110,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 90,434 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 90,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,529 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,723 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 69,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,791 miles

cut in near side front tyre side wall

Fail 4 Jul 2014 39,791 miles

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

cut in near side front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,996 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,184 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 16,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

coolant level low

screen washer jets partially blocked/ level low?

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 JSX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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