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RV08 VXY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,678 mi
Last recorded63,678 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 63,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 60,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,760 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,746 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,635 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,194 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,245 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 46,245 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 43,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 15 Aug 2019 43,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,582 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,807 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 35,807 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,501 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,717 miles

Rear registration plate slightly damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2015 25,715 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,374 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 9,648 miles

both front brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,602 miles

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Fail 13 Mar 2012 9,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VXY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

RV08 VXY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is RV08 VXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 VXY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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