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SV08 OXN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,772 mi
Last recorded169,772 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OXN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 169,772 miles

Front Both side front wing covered in tape

Pass 5 Apr 2025 164,109 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 161,098 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 161,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 160,110 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 153,754 miles

32% imbalance rear brakes

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 5 May 2021 146,399 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 146,363 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 143,963 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 138,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 133,832 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2018 133,832 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2017 129,060 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 123,380 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 123,350 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,240 miles

n/s + o/s front tyres have cuts not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,948 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 108,830 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat base loose

Fail 25 Apr 2013 93,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f seat base loose

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,689 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,300 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 OXN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OXN, 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 OXN registered?

SV08 OXN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SV08 OXN safe to buy?

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