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SY08 ONM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,157 mi
Last recorded127,157 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 ONM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,157 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 127,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 118,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint at cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 110,443 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 110,443 miles

Front front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges bald 165/70x14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,782 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,180 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 93,180 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets sheared (7.1.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play tie-rod at rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,004 miles

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

Nearside steering rack-end ball joint has slight play

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside steering rack-end ball joint has slight play

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,149 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,148 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,126 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 30,599 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 ONM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY08 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

SY08 ONM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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