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SR08 AYE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,369 mi
Last recorded80,369 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 AYE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,369 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 80,369 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever reserve travel and efficiency low

Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 76,001 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,216 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,572 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,615 miles

nearside front tyre worn almost bald on inner shoulder.

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine coolant below min level.

exhaust heat shield at rear loose.

nearside front tyre worn almost bald on inner shoulder.

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 63,100 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 63,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,118 miles

exhaust sleeve clamps broken and loose

o/s and n/s wipers grating

o/s/f and n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 18 Jul 2017 60,118 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust sleeve clamps broken and loose

o/s and n/s wipers grating

o/s/f and n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,235 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,235 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 53,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,469 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 49,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 45,095 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,320 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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SR08 AYE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SR08 AYE, 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 SR08 AYE registered?

SR08 AYE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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