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VO08 OYS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

215,379 mi
Last recorded215,379 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 OYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 215,379 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 215,372 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 210,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 200,612 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 200,612 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 196,488 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 188,829 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake nearing travel limits. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 17 Jan 2020 173,901 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 173,901 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 156,259 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 156,259 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel nearing limit

Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,145 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 119,606 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 119,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,849 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 98,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,133 miles

N/S/F tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2015 76,133 miles

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

N/S/F tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2014 55,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,518 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,303 miles

O/S/R tyre tread approaching wear markers

Fail 15 Jan 2013 38,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre tread approaching wear markers

Fail 30 Jan 2012 26,656 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,656 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 15,623 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VO08 OYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO08 OYS, 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 VO08 OYS registered?

VO08 OYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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