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SC08 RNX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,524 mi
Last recorded75,524 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 RNX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 75,524 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 75,292 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,990 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 57,743 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 57,708 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all tyres have cracks in treads, suggest having these replaced asap.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 54,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all tyres have cracks in treads, suggest having these replaced asap.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,101 miles

all tyres , cracking in tread

Fail 21 Jun 2018 52,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres , cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2017 49,248 miles

secondary bonnet catch very stiff, suggest having this repaired

Fail 18 Jul 2017 49,247 miles

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

secondary bonnet catch very stiff, suggest having this repaired

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,394 miles

Offside Front top strut bearing slightly rough

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,743 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness,suggest having it replaced

Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight brake bind at offside front, strongly suggest having brakes serviced asap

Fail 14 Jul 2014 38,590 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight brake bind at offside front, strongly suggest having brakes serviced asap

Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,480 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 19,740 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 19,740 miles

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

Offside Front 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 RNX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

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

Is SC08 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 RNX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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