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OV08 XEA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XEA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,509 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,509 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,340 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,301 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,785 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,760 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 42,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 42,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,497 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 XEA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV08 XEA registered?

OV08 XEA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is OV08 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 XEA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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