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SY08 VUL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,119 mi
Last recorded127,119 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 VUL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 124,901 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 124,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

offside rear tyre has a nail in and cracking slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,371 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 113,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,447 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 108,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,022 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,285 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,902 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 84,902 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,223 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 71,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,116 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,524 miles

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?

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 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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What year was SY08 VUL registered?

SY08 VUL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SY08 VUL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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