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MW08 MLU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 MLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 96,668 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 31 Jul 2024 96,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S/R & N/S/R (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Centre (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust System Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,496 miles

Nearside Front cv boot

Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,146 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both slight (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 92,146 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both slight (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,988 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,782 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,689 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 44,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,197 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,630 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 13,387 miles

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

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

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 MLU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

MW08 MLU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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