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CA08 PWV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,444 mi
Last recorded85,444 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 PWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 85,444 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 85,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 85,294 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front sub-frame has been undersealed

front suspension corroded

rear axle beam has been undersealed

rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 74,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 74,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 66,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall spliting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 64,943 miles

Offside Front seat back handle not working

Fail 1 May 2020 64,943 miles

Offside Front seat back handle not working

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 57,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,934 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 52,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,231 miles

Offside Front Wiper is smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,716 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,242 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn on inside edge.

n/s/rear tyre showing signs of age cracking.

Pass 30 May 2012 11,374 miles

O/S/R tyre cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,569 miles

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

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

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 PWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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