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SM08 SYW

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,842 mi
Last recorded60,842 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 SYW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,842 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 53,062 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 53,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,514 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 44,504 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,949 miles

2 x front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 32,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,054 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 29,053 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 25,390 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,390 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,798 miles

nearside front service brake application slightly uneven

Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front service brake application slightly uneven

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 SYW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM08 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

SM08 SYW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is SM08 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 SYW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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