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MW08 MHJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,928 mi
Last recorded125,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 MHJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 125,928 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 125,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,726 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 119,726 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel hose to tandem pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 104,174 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 104,164 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,405 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,536 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,628 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 70,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 9,795 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 9,795 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 5,925 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 3,162 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 MHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

MW08 MHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is MW08 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 MHJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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