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SH08 XZX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,125 mi
Last recorded113,125 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 XZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,125 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2020 113,121 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (sleeve) insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,990 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 99,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 98,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 90,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,421 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2015 76,087 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2014 68,586 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 68,582 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,976 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,781 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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SH08 XZX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH08 XZX, 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 SH08 XZX registered?

SH08 XZX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is SH08 XZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 XZX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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