MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear exhaust box deteriorated slight blow
both lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
underside of vehicle corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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)
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)
exhaust back box outer skin peeling of not causing leak
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)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED/CORRODED
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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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