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MW08 XAS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,923 mi
Last recorded119,923 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 XAS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 119,923 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 119,923 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 113,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 113,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tyre - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 105,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,356 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,784 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn bald on inner edges 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake lever has no reserve travel, may require adjustment

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 72,278 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,009 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside fronts ok (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 64,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. alloy wheel (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre punctured, perished and worn on inner sidewall and shoulder.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside fronts ok (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,068 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,817 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 34,079 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,391 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 15,566 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 15,566 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,833 miles

Nail in nearside front 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 XAS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

MW08 XAS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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