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RV08 OWA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,274 mi
Last recorded46,274 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OWA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,274 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 46,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 38,937 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 38,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,180 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 21,378 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 21,348 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,171 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,815 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perished/cracked and wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,956 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 17,956 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

long handbrake travel

rear washer not working

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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RV08 OWA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV08 OWA, 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 RV08 OWA registered?

RV08 OWA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RV08 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 OWA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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