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MW08 CWK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,798 mi
Last recorded101,798 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 CWK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 101,798 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 98,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 96,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 96,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 95,889 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 94,195 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust box corroded

tyres cuts on walls

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,148 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both advise early replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

front number p[late damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2021 88,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding also brake effort poor on that wheel (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both advise early replacment (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

front number p[late damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2020 82,578 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake only just upto standard

possible slight wear in front shock absorbers

Pass 29 Nov 2018 79,981 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 74,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 47,079 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,628 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 38,628 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,626 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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MW08 CWK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWK, 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 CWK registered?

MW08 CWK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is MW08 CWK safe to buy?

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