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CA08 PWE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,102 mi
Last recorded136,102 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 PWE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 136,102 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 136,102 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 136,061 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 120,972 miles

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2021 120,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 109,830 miles

Axle corrosion

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.43 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 101,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 101,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.89mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.44mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 91,653 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.89mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.44mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 83,649 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

axle corrosion

Fail 25 May 2016 83,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

axle corrosion

Pass 19 May 2015 75,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 67,096 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,096 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,368 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,072 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 38,326 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 38,326 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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CA08 PWE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CA08 PWE, 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 CA08 PWE registered?

CA08 PWE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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