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SC08 XSL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,968 mi
Last recorded127,968 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XSL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 127,968 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted;

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

dashboard warning light on

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 124,968 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted;

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

dashboard warning light on

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 117,520 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 110,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 104,334 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 95,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rust on exhaust back box

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner rods (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,068 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 84,624 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 84,624 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 76,597 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 68,878 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve deteriorated.

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2017 61,632 miles

Front x2 wipers poor clearing

Offside Front Lower drop link boot cracking and started to split

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2016 55,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,477 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,609 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,103 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 24,930 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,930 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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SC08 XSL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SC08 XSL, 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 SC08 XSL registered?

SC08 XSL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is SC08 XSL safe to buy?

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