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SL08 TWD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,250 mi
Last recorded60,250 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 60,250 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyre treads splitting (not down to fabric)

Exhaust system badly corroded Middle and Rear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2021 56,117 miles

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

Outer skin of exhaust back box loose but not leaking excessively.

Fail 19 May 2021 56,117 miles

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

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

Outer skin of exhaust back box loose but not leaking excessively.

Pass 28 May 2020 54,015 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 54,015 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 50,617 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 50,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 45,528 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 45,528 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 42,183 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 42,183 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,523 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 36,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 33,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,496 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 26,522 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,919 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,134 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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SL08 TWD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TWD, 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 SL08 TWD registered?

SL08 TWD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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