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RF08 EPP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,760 mi
Last recorded85,760 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EPP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,760 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 85,752 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Tyre perished (205/45/16)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 82,424 miles

Secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 22 May 2018 79,181 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 73,888 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 11 May 2017 73,887 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres misshaped

both rear tyres worn 2 mm 205/45/16/w

coolant level low

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 May 2016 69,081 miles

exhaust rusty condition

front exhaust flexi slight blow

slight smear front wipers

Fail 11 May 2016 69,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty condition

front exhaust flexi slight blow

slight smear front wipers

Pass 21 May 2015 58,786 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces.

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 47,764 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 47,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 38,166 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 9 May 2013 38,143 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges. Tracking check advised.

Both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Near side head lamp aim on lower limits

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,331 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 21,745 miles

rear discs rusty

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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RF08 EPP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF08 EPP, 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 RF08 EPP registered?

RF08 EPP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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