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ST08 OZX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,711 mi
Last recorded72,711 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 OZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 72,711 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 72,711 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working filled bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 66,842 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2020 66,490 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and outer skin coming off and sleeve corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded and all suspension components

Wipers noisy

Fail 22 Apr 2020 66,490 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and outer skin coming off and sleeve corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Underside corroded and all suspension components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Wipers noisy

Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,869 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear section poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2019 64,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust rear section poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and have cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin loose

Pass 25 Feb 2017 52,959 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust system is heavily corroded and slight blow at rear

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2017 52,959 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped bottle up (8.2.3)

exhaust system is heavily corroded and slight blow at rear

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 44,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2015 35,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2015 35,605 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 31,763 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread pattern

rear exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded and split

Pass 9 Feb 2013 25,733 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 25,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,149 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,533 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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ST08 OZX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST08 OZX, 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 ST08 OZX registered?

ST08 OZX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 May 2008.

Is ST08 OZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 OZX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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