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OY08 VHG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,883 mi
Last recorded120,883 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 VHG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 120,883 miles

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

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

exhaust shows corrosion.

nearside rear fog lamp lens cracked.

offside front fog lamp lens is broken/incomplete.

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Fail 10 Apr 2026 120,779 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

exhaust shows corrosion.

nearside rear fog lamp lens cracked.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axle.

offside front fog lamp lens is broken/incomplete.

parking brake lever shows extensive travel.

service brake pedal shows travel and feels "spongy"

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 111,989 miles

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

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

exhaust shows corrosion.

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked.

offside front fog lamp lens broken/incomplete.

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 111,988 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust shows corrosion.

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked.

offside front fog lamp lens broken/incomplete.

unable to open the rear tailgate but did not require to do so to complete the test.

Pass 9 Apr 2024 108,508 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 108,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split water not reaching windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 103,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 103,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,766 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 92,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working 1 nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,721 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 79,721 miles

Position lamp not working 1 offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 71,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 71,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,822 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 59,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 52,038 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 52,038 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement aft (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,545 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,983 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,678 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres have slight splits in middle but not to excess

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,662 miles

rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,603 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,673 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 VHG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OY08 VHG, 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 OY08 VHG registered?

OY08 VHG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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