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SY08 OMX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,149 mi
Last recorded103,149 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 OMX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 103,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 101,696 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 94,515 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 83,086 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,784 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,415 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,414 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,130 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 68,130 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,044 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 58,044 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,041 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,778 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 35,739 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 OMX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY08 OMX?

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What year was SY08 OMX registered?

SY08 OMX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is SY08 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 OMX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY08 OMX have outstanding finance?

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