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RO08 SXL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,102 mi
Last recorded89,102 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 SXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 89,102 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2024 85,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 85,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 78,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,091 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 68,939 miles

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

Rear Silencer box delaminated.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,743 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 65,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are very worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,091 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 60,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,013 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 55,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,235 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,610 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 47,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,268 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,496 miles

off side front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,515 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 26,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,423 miles

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)

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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RO08 SXL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO08 SXL, 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 RO08 SXL registered?

RO08 SXL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RO08 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 SXL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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