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OE08 MWF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 MWF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,830 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 98,814 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board pipe (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,158 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 94,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 88,481 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,416 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 74,415 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,640 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 57,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 44,162 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 44,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 36,629 miles

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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,629 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 May 2011 28,546 miles

WARNING OSF TYRE MIN PASS WORN ON EDGES

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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OE08 MWF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OE08 MWF, 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 OE08 MWF registered?

OE08 MWF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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