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VO08 XXJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,726 mi
Last recorded74,726 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 XXJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 74,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake leaking air Plastic brake servo pipe is split (1.1.21 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill is going rusty

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

Rear handbrake cables are a little sticky

Pass 8 May 2025 71,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear of outer sills are going rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2024 67,284 miles

N/s outer driveshaft boot deteriorating

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 67,284 miles

N/s outer driveshaft boot deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 63,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Small split in c/v boot

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

Pass 5 May 2022 60,259 miles

N/s outer driveshaft boot deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2021 56,390 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2020 53,191 miles

N/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 May 2020 53,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 49,567 miles

N/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2018 45,003 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 45,002 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 39,642 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 39,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 34,017 miles

slight wear in o/s rack end

Fail 9 May 2016 34,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight wear in o/s rack end

Pass 11 May 2015 29,734 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s rear tyre worn uneven and close to wear limit on inside edge

Pass 12 May 2014 25,510 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 25,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 20,068 miles

Slight bulge in n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 11 May 2012 13,853 miles

Both front tyres on wear limit on edges.(design of tread)

Pass 12 May 2011 7,624 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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VO08 XXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VO08 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

VO08 XXJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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