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SEZ 1131

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,692 mi
Last recorded65,692 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 1131
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 65,692 miles

***Test carried out under wet conditions***

Centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

Damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

Front driveshafts rusty

Nearside front brake squealing

Offside front suspension arm rusty

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear trailing arm/subframe rusty

Slight noise from clutch release bearing

Slight play in offside front link-rod

Windscreen washers leaking but clearing the screen

Fail 19 Nov 2025 65,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

***Test carried out under wet conditions***

Centre and rear exhaust sections rusty

Damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

Front driveshafts rusty

Nearside front brake squealing

Offside front suspension arm rusty

Offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear trailing arm/subframe rusty

Slight noise from clutch release bearing

Slight play in offside front link-rod

Windscreen washers leaking but clearing the screen

Pass 27 Sep 2024 63,792 miles

Test carried out under wet conditions

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine cover and under trays obscuring testable components

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has a minor seepage of grease

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel , indicating adjustment or repair required

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2023 58,590 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops broken

Covers and undertrays fitted

ECU slightly insecure

Nearside front outer CV gaiter perished and starting to split

Fail 13 Sep 2023 58,510 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear both rear bump stops broken

ecu was resting on gearbox

Pass 17 Sep 2022 55,068 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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SEZ 1131 is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SEZ 1131, 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 SEZ 1131 registered?

SEZ 1131 is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SEZ 1131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEZ 1131 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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