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RV08 VXF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,662 mi
Last recorded100,662 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VXF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 100,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,700 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 87,695 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 85,883 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 85,864 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,149 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 79,149 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,603 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 73,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,902 miles

nsf tyre tread low

osf tyre bald inner edge

osr tyre tread low outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,080 miles

nsf lower suspenion arm rear bush has slight movement in it

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,127 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,860 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,292 miles

Both front tyres tread depth low & N/S sidewall dam aged.

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 VXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

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

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