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SL08 SXR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,013 mi
Last recorded119,013 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SXR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 119,013 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 119,013 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,141 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 109,141 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 102,187 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box deteriorated slight blow

both lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 102,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box deteriorated slight blow

both lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated but preventing dirt ingress at time of test

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing at tie of test

both rear tyres slightly perished

underside of vehicle corroded inc suspension components

Fail 22 Mar 2022 79,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated but preventing dirt ingress at time of test

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing at tie of test

both rear tyres slightly perished

underside of vehicle corroded inc suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear inner side light out

Offside Rear inner side light out

exhaust system corroding slight blow from exhaust joins

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Fail 5 Mar 2021 64,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear inner side light out

Offside Rear inner side light out

exhaust system corroding slight blow from exhaust joins

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 21 Mar 2020 55,081 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing at time of test

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2020 55,081 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing at time of test

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,344 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 48,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres outer shoulder balding and cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner and outer shoulders cracked as well as treads. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 43,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated. (1.8.A.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At central joint. (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres outer shoulder balding and cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner and outer shoulders cracked as well as treads. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,203 miles

exhaust back box outer skin peeling of not causing leak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 40,203 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,123 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 36,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,509 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED/CORRODED

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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SL08 SXR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL08 SXR, 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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SL08 SXR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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