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MW08 CWJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,976 mi
Last recorded169,976 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 CWJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 169,976 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 169,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 159,915 miles

coolant leak from pipe on rear of engine

coolant low

Fail 24 Jul 2015 159,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak from pipe on rear of engine

coolant low

Pass 23 Jun 2014 153,471 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 133,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 133,927 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 103,649 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 103,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MW08 CWJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW08 CWJ, 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 MW08 CWJ registered?

MW08 CWJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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