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SM08 LHW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,464 mi
Last recorded54,464 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 LHW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 54,464 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

large sun visor on screen

Fail 24 Jan 2025 54,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,896 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,572 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,064 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 40,303 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 32,001 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 32,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,492 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 29,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 24,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,297 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,930 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 18 Apr 2012 17,562 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,786 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edge

Oil leak

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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SM08 LHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM08 LHW, 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 SM08 LHW registered?

SM08 LHW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is SM08 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 LHW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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