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SL08 TWK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,401 mi
Last recorded126,401 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 TWK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2024 126,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 110,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 110,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 102,155 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,292 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 91,071 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,782 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,782 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 74,045 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly dis-coloured

Fail 18 Feb 2017 74,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper boot

Offside Rear brake disc slightly dis-coloured

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,162 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 62,162 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,921 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,217 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 33,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 32,320 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,320 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,631 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 23,631 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/ drive shaft oil seal leaking

n/s/f/ tyre has two cuts on side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2011

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 TWK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TWK, 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 TWK registered?

SL08 TWK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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