MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
exhaust back box corroded
long parking brake travel
o/s/r brake slight bind
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction screen appears scuffed (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear back box removed non standard silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Front Body panel insecure grill and lower tray (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements fixing caps (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
offside rear tyre has a nail in and cracking slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
exhaust centre and rear silencers heavily corroded
exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorating
rear silencer heat shield loose
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratches in centre of field of vision (3.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
exhaust centre and rear silencers heavily corroded
exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorating
rear silencer heat shield loose
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front exhaust hanger broken.
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
EML WARNING LIGHT ON
FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Scratches on offside windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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SY08 VUL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VUL, 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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SY08 VUL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.
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