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SC08 XWV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,981 mi
Last recorded78,981 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 78,981 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view but under 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both wheels slighty bent

Fail 8 Jan 2024 78,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view but under 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both wheels slighty bent

Pass 9 Jan 2023 72,669 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post Cat joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant tank almost empty.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 66,982 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,103 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 62,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly incorectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,722 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 57,722 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,896 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and both rears (4.2.A.1a)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 23 Jan 2018 48,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r16 87w xl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim and both rears (4.2.A.1a)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,124 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust silencer outerskin corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,495 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,960 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 25,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

SC08 XWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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