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SV08 OZA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,404 mi
Last recorded116,404 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OZA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,404 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 116,404 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both inner tie rods (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine coolant below minimum

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Jun 2015 81,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight roughness when rotating offside front road wheel.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,857 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight roughness when rotating offside front road wheel.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 63,794 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking inbetween treads

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,794 miles

both rear tyres cracking inbetween treads

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,745 miles

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

nearside rear brake giving slight bind

Fail 14 Nov 2012 44,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

nearside rear brake giving slight bind

Pass 20 May 2011 31,049 miles

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

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 OZA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OZA, 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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SV08 OZA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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