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SV08 OZO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,828 mi
Last recorded60,828 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OZO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 60,828 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus, Nearside Suspension Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps, Nearside and Offside. Oxidation / Deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust Heatshield Loose

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Plus Dust Cover Deteriorated but, Still Preventing Ingress of Dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Inner Hoses, Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor, Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Wheels, Nearside and Offside plus, Both Brake Discs Adversely Affected by Corrosion (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Axle Beam Front Bushes, Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower, Nearside Corner. Zone ''B'', Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 50,201 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 50,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 41,113 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 31,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 31,080 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 24,304 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear. (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front edge of arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front edge of arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,512 miles

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2019 21,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,886 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs front and rear have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 18,406 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 18,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 16,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 14,371 miles

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 14,371 miles

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

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 12,401 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,809 miles

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

tyres have rotation arrow which appear to be fitted wrong way round but no writing on tyres to be sure (advise Only)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 10,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyres have rotation arrow which appear to be fitted wrong way round but no writing on tyres to be sure (advise Only)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 8,726 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 8,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 6,715 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 OZO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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