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SV08 ZVC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,123 mi
Last recorded118,123 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ZVC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 118,123 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Wing corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 118,121 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Wing corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 101,188 miles

Front Lower arms corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 101,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Lower arms corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,364 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 84,362 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,537 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 68,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 63,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 59,047 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 59,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,852 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive high (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 50,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,807 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 37,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 27,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,196 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 10,881 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 ZVC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

SV08 ZVC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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