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OY08 ZYZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,111 mi
Last recorded110,111 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ZYZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 110,111 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,759 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 100,759 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,320 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 98,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s and o/s dip poor beam image

Fail 9 Oct 2018 92,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s and o/s dip poor beam image

Pass 30 Sep 2017 87,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 80,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 45 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 45 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 52,051 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,497 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 42,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

periphery of rear brake discs rusted

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 ZYZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OY08 ZYZ, 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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OY08 ZYZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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