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SV08 OWB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,088 mi
Last recorded83,088 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OWB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 83,088 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front drop link upper boot has a minor cut but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central/rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust is still adequately supported

chip in windscreen zone b

Fail 19 Jun 2019 78,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front drop link upper boot has a minor cut but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central/rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust is still adequately supported

chip in windscreen zone b

Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,166 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 72,165 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,456 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 66,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,944 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 57,944 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 51,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 40,612 miles

exhaust front flexi mid and back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,458 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner shoulder

Coolant level reading "min" level

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre perishing inner sidewall -205/45 zr16 W

Fail 10 Oct 2012 34,458 miles

Both rear tyres wearing thin on inner shoulder

Coolant level reading "min" level

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre perishing inner sidewall -205/45 zr16 W

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,742 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,639 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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SV08 OWB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SV08 OWB, 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 SV08 OWB registered?

SV08 OWB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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