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AB02 MCS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,423 mi
Last recorded84,423 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 MCS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,423 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2021 84,386 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,446 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,237 miles

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

advise drivers door handle broken on inside

advise exhaust front pipe flexi webbing missing and centre and rear section outer skin deteriorated

advise front and rear number plates sightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,485 miles

Central Rear OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND SPLIT

Nearside Front MINOR CORROSION ON FUEL PIPE AT INNER ARCH

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,216 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 59,206 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing slight wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 48,199 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing slight wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,135 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,949 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,683 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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AB02 MCS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AB02 MCS, 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 AB02 MCS registered?

AB02 MCS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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