MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spot welded where seam welded is needed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front sill corroded
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front sill corroded
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
steering rack has slight play
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f wish bone rear mount bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
both front wheel arches corroding [temp repaired]
o/s outer c/v boot pin holed and weeping
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f wish bone rear mount bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
both front wheel arches corroding [temp repaired]
o/s outer c/v boot pin holed and weeping
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both front wheel arches corroding
both track rod end gaiters perishing
n/s bottom ball joint gaiter perishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front wheel arches corroding
both track rod end gaiters perishing
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s bottom ball joint gaiter perishing
corrosion under car various
o/s/f tire wearing on edge
small hole and corrosion in n/s/r outer sill
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp aim not tested Both headlamps bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil level low
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust back box outter skin corroed
Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust back box outter skin corroed
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both sidelights (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Engine idle taking its time too decrease
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush lightly cracking (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Tail lamp has moisture
CHILD SEAT FITTED
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
all exhaust corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SC08 LTF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 SC08 LTF, 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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SC08 LTF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 June 2008.
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