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SL08 OOJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,140 mi
Last recorded101,140 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OOJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,140 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 101,140 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,492 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 97,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,622 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,056 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 79,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 79,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and braking away.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,096 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,137 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 63,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,826 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,201 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 46,201 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,796 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 37,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,660 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 27,660 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front discs rusted

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear discs badly rusted

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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SL08 OOJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL08 OOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL08 OOJ registered?

SL08 OOJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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