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AU08 XWC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,697 mi
Last recorded98,697 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XWC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 98,697 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 98,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,997 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 89,997 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Jul 2018 82,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,947 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 73,833 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 66,172 miles

Both front Wiper blades are worn and smearing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joining sleeve (7.1.2)

Offside rear Tyre is cracked and tread worn close to legal limit

Fail 5 Jul 2016 66,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front Wiper blades are worn and smearing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joining sleeve (7.1.2)

Offside rear Tyre is cracked and tread worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded and broken through

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,313 miles

baby seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Fail 27 Mar 2014 47,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

baby seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,838 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 13,551 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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AU08 XWC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU08 XWC, 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 AU08 XWC registered?

AU08 XWC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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