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RF08 EPY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,994 mi
Last recorded96,994 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EPY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,994 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 96,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 92,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,649 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 80,511 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired servo pipe (1.1.3 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured To the limit (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 55,480 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,852 miles

The front brake pads are getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,209 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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RF08 EPY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RF08 EPY, 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 EPY registered?

RF08 EPY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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