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T27 VMP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,269 mi
Last recorded131,269 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 VMP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 131,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

bacbox corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2022 131,269 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

bacbox corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 128,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner tread pattern with depth very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Notable coolant leak from lower section of nearside radiator.

Offside Front Brake binding slightly with outer brake pad worn notably lower than remaining 3 pads & signs of overheating to frictional material-monitor

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,696 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 121,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm, Tyre has inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,936 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both brakes and hand brake readings low---n/s/rear brake disc very rusty--

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,470 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,464 miles

rear exhaust silencer detrioated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,464 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer detrioated

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,233 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 65,431 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 57,002 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2014 57,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,242 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outter edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,424 miles

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

Offside Front 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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T27 VMP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T27 VMP, 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 T27 VMP registered?

T27 VMP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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