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SY08 ONS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,181 mi
Last recorded114,181 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 ONS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 114,181 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper slight sticking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2018 112,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper slight sticking

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 103,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 92,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 92,938 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brakes sticking slightly

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,283 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,777 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 69,776 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,088 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,197 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,920 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 ONS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ONS, 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 ONS registered?

SY08 ONS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is SY08 ONS safe to buy?

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