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SM08 ZRA

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,304 mi
Last recorded186,304 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 ZRA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 186,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 123,962 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,806 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

calipers sticky

Pass 19 Jun 2015 103,482 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 103,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,806 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,806 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,778 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 32,778 miles

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

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

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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SM08 ZRA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SM08 ZRA, 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 SM08 ZRA registered?

SM08 ZRA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SM08 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 ZRA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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