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MW08 CWM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,598 mi
Last recorded139,598 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 CWM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 139,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 139,598 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 133,445 miles

both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight leak central exhaust

Fail 11 Jul 2019 133,445 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner shoulders

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight leak central exhaust

Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,605 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jun 2018 125,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 13 Jul 2017 119,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 11 Jul 2017 119,825 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 14 Jul 2016 106,508 miles

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

both rear bump stops worn

Fail 14 Jul 2016 106,508 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops worn

Fail 17 Jul 2015 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,527 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,468 miles

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wearing low on edges(3mm).

front brakes sticking slightly.

slight lip on front brake discs.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wearing low on edges(3mm).

front brakes sticking slightly.

slight lip on front brake discs.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,517 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MW08 CWM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CWM, 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 CWM registered?

MW08 CWM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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