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OY08 VHF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,412 mi
Last recorded73,412 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 VHF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 73,412 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 49,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,745 miles

Both front discs pitted

Front anti roll bar corrosion noted

Wear to o/s/f tyre on edges

Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel damage

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

Nearside Rear Inner Edge of tyre out of shape

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 33,553 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel damage

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

Nearside Rear Inner Edge of tyre out of shape

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,112 miles

N/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM DISTORTED

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGE OF TREAD

SMALL LEAK FROM O/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER NOTED

WEAR TO BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,189 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 29,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 27,000 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,000 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 20,232 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,596 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,013 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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OY08 VHF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OY08 VHF, 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 OY08 VHF registered?

OY08 VHF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is OY08 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 VHF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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