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SL08 TWY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,129 mi
Last recorded143,129 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 TWY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 143,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bad chip . (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 118,873 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 118,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018 105,587 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 105,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing with sharp edges (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 93,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,933 miles

both front tyres slightly perished no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre slight damage on side wall no cords exposed

Pass 18 Apr 2014 72,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 62,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2012 33,880 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2011 35,420 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 TWY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

SL08 TWY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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