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VN08 OSP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,594 mi
Last recorded152,594 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OSP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 152,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 137,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 137,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 125,598 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2022 124,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 124,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,314 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 108,072 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 27 Aug 2020 108,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 May 2019 92,867 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,615 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 81,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 73,599 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 73,599 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,790 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 64,790 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,073 miles

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

Note! both front tyres are worn on edges and offside outer sidewall is damaged.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Note! both front tyres are worn on edges and offside outer sidewall is damaged.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,266 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Oil leak

Rear disc corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,017 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,989 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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VN08 OSP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VN08 OSP, 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 VN08 OSP registered?

VN08 OSP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is VN08 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 OSP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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