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RF08 JTV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,839 mi
Last recorded15,839 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 JTV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 15,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 151,782 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 151,782 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 144,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 139,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 132,391 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2017 132,391 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Aug 2016 118,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,870 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits 1657014 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 102,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits 1657014 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,913 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,364 miles

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)

hazard warning audible sound not working

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,885 miles

FRont num,ber plate cracked - engine undertray loose- front lower wishbone bushes cracking- handbarake travel long- front discs wearing/lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 50,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRont num,ber plate cracked - engine undertray loose- front lower wishbone bushes cracking- handbarake travel long- front discs wearing/lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,648 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 JTV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel 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 RF08 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

RF08 JTV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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