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SV08 OXH

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,712 mi
Last recorded65,712 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OXH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,712 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust back box outer skin coming adrift

offside rear handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

rear brake discs have lip of corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust back box outer skin coming adrift

rear brake discs have lip of corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,740 miles

both front wishbone, rear bushes starting to split

offside handbrake cable not fully returning

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner brake pads hard to see

Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,740 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wishbone, rear bushes starting to split

offside handbrake cable not fully returning

rear brake discs corroded

rear inner brake pads hard to see

rear wheels tight to rotate by hand

Fail 14 May 2014 48,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

exhaust and sleeve very corroded

o/s/f tyre worn vey low (2mm) 205/45r16

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

rear wheels tight to rotate

Pass 14 May 2014 48,749 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

exhaust and sleeve very corroded

o/s/f tyre worn vey low (2mm) 205/45r16

o/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

rear wheels tight to rotate

Pass 7 May 2013 39,586 miles

center bosal sleeve badly corroded

exhaust flexi perished

moved obstruction in windscreen

offside handbrake lever not fully returning

rear discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer casing split

rear pads getting low

very small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2012 31,956 miles

exhaust corroded and tail pipe outer case split

front exhaust flexi starting to perish

offside rear handbrake lever not fully returning

tyre size 205/45/16

Pass 20 May 2011 22,924 miles

offside handbrake lever slightly off it's stop

rear tyres worn uneven

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 OXH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

SV08 OXH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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