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RV08 VXR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,800 mi
Last recorded115,800 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 VXR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 115,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 114,445 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 112,459 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 112,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 104,468 miles

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 99,957 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 99,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Near-side rear tyre - inner edge worn smooth.

off-side wiper blade has tape on the blade?

side lights not a pair

Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,046 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,036 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,041 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 74,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,633 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,229 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,440 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

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 VXR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

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

Is RV08 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 VXR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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