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OV08 LHZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,728 mi
Last recorded166,728 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 LHZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 166,728 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 156,074 miles

engine pans

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2017 156,074 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine pans

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2016 136,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine pans

Pass 22 Jul 2015 118,156 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heater glow plug light on,eml light on showing defect in system but passed emission test,

Pass 27 Jul 2014 112,144 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

engine noisey

Fail 26 Jul 2014 112,143 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

engine noisey

Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

e.m.l light on

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 102,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

e.m.l light on

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,663 miles

e m l on

under side of vehicle muddy

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,948 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 LHZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LHZ, 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 LHZ registered?

OV08 LHZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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