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SC08 XXT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,267 mi
Last recorded112,267 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 112,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 105,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,101 miles

RACK-ENDS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 20 Jan 2021 93,091 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner knuckles on steering tie rods both (2.3 (a) (i))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2020 84,598 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 84,598 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working hole in washer bottle ? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,003 miles

coolant level low

little reserve parking brake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,750 miles

Coolant leak from radiator area. Also radiator has excessive movement ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread area

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wearing on inside

Fail 22 Dec 2016 59,147 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bits missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wearing on inside

Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,225 miles

Front cracked but still readable

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust flexi deteraited but not leaking

exhaust slightly rusty

front discs slightly scored

o/s/f bumper slightly damaged

o/s/f shocker dust cover slightly deteraited

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,809 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 43,809 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,047 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,966 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 XXT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

SC08 XXT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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