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OE08 SWN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,145 mi
Last recorded101,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 SWN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 101,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 101,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,014 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 9 Dec 2024 73,355 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 73,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 71,710 miles

front fog lamps not working

Fail 12 Dec 2023 71,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,318 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter detached at outer clip (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner sidewall has splits 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner sidewall has splits 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner sidewall has splits 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front fog lamps not working

Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,148 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall cut 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 69,148 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall cut 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet pipe under bonnet split, but repaired (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,675 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,022 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tye worn to 3mm 205/45R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 58,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tye worn to 3mm 205/45R16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,904 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Jun 2015 47,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 42,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 30,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage to inner edge!

Pass 23 Jun 2012 30,308 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage to inner edge!

Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,134 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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OE08 SWN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OE08 SWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 SWN registered?

OE08 SWN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is OE08 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 SWN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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