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MW08 MLJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,167 mi
Last recorded20,167 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 20,167 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 19,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 18,924 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 18,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 18,397 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 17,707 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 16,684 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 15,695 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 14,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 13,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 12,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 11,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 10,387 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 8,961 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 7,607 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on tread area

Pass 17 May 2012 5,532 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 4,318 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 MLJ 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 94.1%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

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

Is MW08 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 MLJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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