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RF08 JSV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,670 mi
Last recorded80,670 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 80,670 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and is over 10 years old (2010) 215/45R16 90v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 76,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 75,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed excessive movement (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 75,671 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,963 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at base but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have 2/3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 70,954 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the flexy, leaking very badly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at base but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides have 2/3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 15 May 2019 57,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake disc surface corroded due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake disc surface corroded due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,120 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Rear exhaust starting corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,915 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 48,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre starting to disfigure

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 27 Oct 2014 44,488 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre starting to disfigure

offside rear tyre starting to disfigure

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2013 37,455 miles

o/s/front tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,864 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 32,864 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 25,273 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 JSV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF08 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

RF08 JSV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is RF08 JSV safe to buy?

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