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SD08 SYS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,760 mi
Last recorded114,760 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 SYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 114,760 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 114,759 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 107,788 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 107,788 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,400 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 105,400 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2022 101,592 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 96,483 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 96,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 94,602 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 89,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 80,685 miles

hanbrake has little reserve travel.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,022 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,125 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,710 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2013 36,693 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2012 24,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,244 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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SD08 SYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SD08 SYS, 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 SD08 SYS registered?

SD08 SYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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