MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
unable to fully check brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 excessive play ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x 2 excessive play ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both joints ()
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both joints ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Front some play in both steering arm ball joints
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front some play in both steering arm ball joints
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating --- still serviceable
Nearside Front coil spring broken at top coils (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seated ? (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mms remaining (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled with screenwash (8.2.3)
rear brake discs deteriorating and rear brakes binding
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating --- still serviceable
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joints both sides --- still serviceable (2.2.B.1f)
rear brakes deteriorated -- discs and pads -- also not releasing complety
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both -- n/s=.5mms o/s=.9mms plus nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joints both sides --- still serviceable (2.2.B.1f)
rear brakes deteriorated -- discs and pads -- also not releasing complety
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
all brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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VO08 XXF 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 61.1%.
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 XXF, 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 XXF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 July 2008.
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