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PL08 PHU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,444 mi
Last recorded97,444 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,444 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Dec 2021 97,444 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe part of cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front seat entry to rear seats lever not working

Rear exhaust box corroded also rear heat shield loose

Fail 4 Dec 2020 90,583 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe part of cat converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front seat entry to rear seats lever not working

Rear exhaust box corroded also rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jun 2019 78,165 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 78,165 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 71,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear indicators and worn on inner edge 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,381 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge 205/45/16 w

Offside Rear brake caliper sticking on handbrake leaver

Offside Rear brakes overheated

Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,408 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,690 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre below 1.6mm (inside), tyre still above legal limit over 3/4 of the tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre below 1.6mm (inside), tyre still above legal limit over 3/4 of the tread

Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,772 miles

exhaust backbox corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2011 20,142 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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PL08 PHU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PL08 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

PL08 PHU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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