MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTER SLEEVE (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. O/F 205/50/16 N/F 205/45/16. MANUFACTURE SAYS SHOULD BE 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BONNET SAFTY CATCH STIFF
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PADS NOT USING FULL SURFACE AREA OF DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat prior to test (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight more allowence of movment compared to nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear TYRES ARE 205/50/16 SHOULD BE 205/45/16
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set at 1 but goes over if set to 0, so reset to 1 ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
high level brake light not fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
high level brake light not fitted
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front tyre has cracks on inner side wall
Offside rear tyre has splits in tread but not deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front tyre has cracks on inner side wall
Offside rear tyre has splits in tread but not deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has surface cracks in tread
o/s/r tyre has surface cracks in tread
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has surface cracks in tread
o/s/r tyre has surface cracks in tread
n,s,f rackend slight play in ball joint .
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n,s,f rackend slight play in ball joint.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake disks worn.
rear brake disks worrn.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake disks worn.
rear brake disks worrn.
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VO08 XWU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XWU, 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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VO08 XWU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 May 2008.
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