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RV08 VXO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VXO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 111,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all discs corroded

exhaust system corroded in places

front wishbone rear bushes worn

service light on

Fail 2 Mar 2015 111,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all discs corroded

engine light on

exhaust system corroded in places

front wishbone rear bushes worn

service light on

Pass 5 Mar 2011 97,091 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine mangment light stays on in dash

nearside front and offside front steering arm has slight play in it

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 97,000 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine mangment light stays on in dash

nearside front and offside front steering arm has slight play in it

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

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 VXO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RV08 VXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 VXO registered?

RV08 VXO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is RV08 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 VXO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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