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SL08 TWP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,118 mi
Last recorded108,118 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 TWP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,118 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 108,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,463 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

various patches of corrosion around suspension components at front end

Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,421 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,110 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 42,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,000 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

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 TWP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

SL08 TWP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is SL08 TWP safe to buy?

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