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SC08 XWM

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,053 mi
Last recorded69,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XWM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,984 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 61,983 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 52,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 52,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,311 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,611 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 34,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

front brake pads 50% worn brake discs worn

offside front door check strap worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,348 miles

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

front brake pads 50% worn brake discs worn

offside front door check strap worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,188 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 XWM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC08 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

SC08 XWM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is SC08 XWM safe to buy?

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