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SC08 RHV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,246 mi
Last recorded92,246 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 RHV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,272 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 54,252 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 82,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Return pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box and centre sleeve corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged All perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,106 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,819 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,819 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized open (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve rotten (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven noise / shoes? (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in tread.... slight distortion (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 61,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 31,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 25,297 miles

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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SC08 RHV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SC08 RHV, 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 SC08 RHV registered?

SC08 RHV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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