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SC08 RNU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,630 mi
Last recorded99,630 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 RNU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 99,630 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,308 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear has slight wheel grab whilst rotated

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion underbody

Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,481 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 97,481 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,481 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 91,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,976 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 85,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,939 miles

FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT WORN ON INNER EDGES RECOMMEND REPLACED

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,503 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,503 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage recommend replaced ok for test

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,285 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,805 miles

exhaust front section blowing

Fail 2 Jul 2012 56,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front section blowing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,380 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 51,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RNU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

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

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