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BW08 SJW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,281 mi
Last recorded101,281 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 SJW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 100,925 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2021 100,489 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 9 Feb 2021 100,489 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 100,049 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 100,043 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,854 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 98,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,506 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 93,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,031 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 86,029 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just ok 4 mot (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,775 miles

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)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever stuck on (handbrake operation not affected)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,026 miles

Oil leak

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

offside rear caliper handbrake lever stuck in on position but caliper working

Fail 1 Oct 2012 42,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

offside rear caliper handbrake lever stuck in on position but caliper working

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BW08 SJW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BW08 SJW, 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 BW08 SJW registered?

BW08 SJW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BW08 SJW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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