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MW08 XAR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,579 mi
Last recorded93,579 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 XAR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Park brake just met requirement 16 %

Fail 28 Feb 2018 93,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 86,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated(outer skin)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 85,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45x16 W-rated (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front to rear exhaust joint loose

Nail in offside front tyre(inner shoulder)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated(outer skin)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,425 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 160,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,429 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded from standing

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded from standing

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 48,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 10,135 miles

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

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 XAR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

MW08 XAR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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