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SW08 OMP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,382 mi
Last recorded130,382 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 OMP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 130,382 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 129,417 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers Slight Corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers Slight Corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 114,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 114,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,562 miles

minor corrosion on all underside components and chassis

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 13 Jan 2021 107,519 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,529 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 100,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,636 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,636 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40/17 87w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,224 miles

both front tyres cut on sidewalls

Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,222 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joining sleeve (7.1.2)

both front tyres cut on sidewalls

Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 60,809 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brakes binding on slightly

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,809 miles

both front brakes binding on slightly

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,286 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 50,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,864 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,924 miles

front washers just aiming windscreen

Fail 17 Jun 2011 26,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front washers just aiming windscreen

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 OMP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SW08 OMP, 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 OMP registered?

SW08 OMP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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