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SV08 OXW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,669 mi
Last recorded150,669 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OXW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 150,669 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 150,669 miles

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

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected backplate insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 140,286 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 140,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 131,578 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 131,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre sleeve broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 120,391 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 120,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre under inflated

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,935 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,294 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,602 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 OXW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

SV08 OXW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SV08 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 OXW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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