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SG08 XOY

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,601 mi
Last recorded117,601 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 XOY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 117,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 115,604 miles

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

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

Front jacking points rusty

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

Pass 12 May 2023 107,998 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,423 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,402 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 93,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 82,668 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,389 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 74,386 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,638 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,352 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,352 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2014 58,046 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,046 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,587 miles

air-bag light on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,847 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,847 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,573 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 37,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SG08 XOY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG08 XOY, 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 SG08 XOY registered?

SG08 XOY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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