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SV08 OYB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,296 mi
Last recorded99,296 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OYB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 99,296 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,730 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 53,729 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,199 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 43,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,711 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,553 miles

exhaust poor condition

h/brake mechanisum on calliper partialy siezed

Fail 4 Aug 2015 30,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust poor condition

h/brake mechanisum on calliper partialy siezed

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,706 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,384 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,173 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 11,147 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 OYB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

SV08 OYB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SV08 OYB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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