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SO08 POV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,739 mi
Last recorded123,739 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 POV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 123,739 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 123,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 56,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 34,789 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 30,981 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms ... bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box ... outer skin deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,070 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 21,720 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 15,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,968 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 10,476 miles

NSR brake sticking slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2014 6,627 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 4,906 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 3,653 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 2,164 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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SO08 POV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SO08 POV, 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 SO08 POV registered?

SO08 POV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is SO08 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO08 POV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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