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VN08 USO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,309 mi
Last recorded208,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 USO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 208,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 200,014 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 199,964 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake lever on caliper partly seized (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 189,197 miles

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

offside handbrake caliper stiff

Pass 17 Jul 2020 178,948 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 178,948 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 166,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 150,140 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 132,869 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 132,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 115,383 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,837 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,745 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 79,745 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 47,764 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 USO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VN08 USO, 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 USO registered?

VN08 USO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is VN08 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 USO 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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