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VX08 BHW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,622 mi
Last recorded88,622 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 BHW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 88,622 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 88,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,551 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 84,501 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,772 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 80,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,338 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 77,338 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo pipe. (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 67,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 61,227 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,317 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,245 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 48,309 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,179 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and getting low on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,503 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 30,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,390 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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VX08 BHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VX08 BHW, 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 VX08 BHW registered?

VX08 BHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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