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PL08 PHN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,195 mi
Last recorded50,195 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 PHN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 50,195 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 50,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,407 miles

Front brake discs very worn

Front wipers starting to get very worn on ends

Rear exhaust box losing its first skin but not blowing yet

Fail 26 Apr 2017 44,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs very worn

Front wipers starting to get very worn on ends

Rear exhaust box losing its first skin but not blowing yet

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,884 miles

both front tyres starting to get very worn on inside edges

rear exhaust starting to get very rusty but not blowing yet

Fail 17 Mar 2015 35,978 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,978 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,654 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,220 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,233 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,377 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 18,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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PL08 PHN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 PL08 PHN, 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 PL08 PHN registered?

PL08 PHN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is PL08 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 PHN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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