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SC08 XET

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,895 mi
Last recorded59,895 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XET
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,895 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,501 miles

light sctratching on windscreen caused by badly worn wiper blade (now replaced)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 53,496 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

light sctratching on windscreen caused by badly worn wiper blade (now replaced)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,004 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 XET is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SC08 XET?

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What year was SC08 XET registered?

SC08 XET is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is SC08 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 XET shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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