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SR08 AXT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,522 mi
Last recorded102,522 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 AXT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 102,522 miles

Clutch noisey

Front exhaust bracket broken

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 102,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Clutch noisey

Front exhaust bracket broken

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair covered with sealer (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 79,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,731 miles

Coolant leak Radiator

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 69,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,246 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,688 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 64,688 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,148 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep nick in sidewall but not showing cords advise new tyre

handbrake needs adj.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 63,148 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no motor sound (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre has deep nick in sidewall but not showing cords advise new tyre

handbrake needs adj.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,559 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 26 Sep 2017 61,559 miles

Rear registration plate insecure fell off during mot (on dash now) (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

both front tyres have cracks in tread nearside front wearing on outer edge nearly tho to cords advise new tyres and tracking

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,683 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge advise new tyres tracking

Pass 26 Sep 2015 59,359 miles

all tyres on car have cracks in tread plus both fronts wearing on outer edge front tyres need air

Fail 26 Sep 2015 59,359 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported missing the two clamps (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres on car have cracks in tread plus both fronts wearing on outer edge front tyres need air

Pass 22 May 2014 57,330 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,937 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,271 miles

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

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

slight bind at rear brakes

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs pitted.

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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SR08 AXT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SR08 AXT, 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 SR08 AXT registered?

SR08 AXT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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