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SC08 XFE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,006 mi
Last recorded141,006 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 141,006 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has low reserve travel

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2022 131,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

eml lamp reset prior to test

Pass 18 Oct 2020 118,582 miles

Front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

parking brake lever has low reserve travel

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2020 118,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

parking brake lever has low reserve travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 110,323 miles

Hand brake just meet minimum requirement.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,031 miles

whole exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,439 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 99,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,357 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades noisy but still clearing screen effectively

Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,417 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 66,415 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,807 miles

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

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 XFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

SC08 XFE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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