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SV08 OYP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,970 mi
Last recorded76,970 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 76,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2019 76,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,157 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

body underside and components corroded

exhaust system corroded

slight play in front strut top mounts

Fail 29 May 2018 73,145 miles

Exhaust system insecure front brkt broken and slip join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

body underside and components corroded

exhaust system corroded

slight play in front strut top mounts

Pass 24 May 2017 66,931 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

offside front brake disc inner face poor condition (corrosion)

Fail 16 May 2017 66,906 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

offside front brake disc inner face poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 16 May 2016 60,363 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 60,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 48,410 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 May 2015 48,395 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,563 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,886 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 27,549 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 27,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OYP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP registered?

SV08 OYP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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