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SW08 OMR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,141 mi
Last recorded76,141 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 OMR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,141 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 68,928 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 68,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 63,890 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at joint.hanger broken at front (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,691 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at joint.hanger broken at front (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also system deteriorated (7.1.2)

EM lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have cracks/cuts to inner sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 52,299 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also system deteriorated (7.1.2)

EM lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have cracks/cuts to inner sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front discs very pitted

slight grab and judder from front brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,707 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs pitted

slight grab o/s/f brake

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,285 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs pitted

Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,285 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 2 May 2012 26,122 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,615 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 OMR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OMR, 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 OMR registered?

SW08 OMR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is SW08 OMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 OMR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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