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SW08 OLX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,750 mi
Last recorded30,750 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 OLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 30,750 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded.

Fail 4 Aug 2023 30,749 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition.

front and rear suspension corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 30,272 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 29,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heavly corroded.

sump corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2021 29,899 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heavly corroded.

sump corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 29,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust in poor condition.

full undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Jul 2020 29,196 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust in poor condition.

full undertrays fitted.

rear brakes noisy.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 26,554 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,314 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust and front flexi in poor condition.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,129 miles

exhaust corroding. undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 20,038 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 16,039 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 16,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 13,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windsceen lightly scratched by wiper blade

Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,365 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen light surface scratching caused by faulty wiperblade

Pass 13 Jul 2012 8,225 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 6,248 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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SW08 OLX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SW08 OLX, 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 SW08 OLX registered?

SW08 OLX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is SW08 OLX safe to buy?

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