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SY08 OMT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,288 mi
Last recorded92,288 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OMT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 92,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 92,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 76,382 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 76,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot burst (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom wishbone slight movement at the front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 70,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 63,678 miles

Offside Rear different style wheel fitted

Offside Rear tail lamp lens has slight damage

Fail 30 Jun 2021 63,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear different style wheel fitted

Offside Rear tail lamp lens has slight damage

rear exhaust shield is loose

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 54,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 45,308 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm and cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,216 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 33,177 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,819 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,686 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,201 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,777 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 7,272 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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SY08 OMT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY08 OMT, 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 SY08 OMT registered?

SY08 OMT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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