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SW08 RHK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,366 mi
Last recorded157,366 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 RHK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 157,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipes corroded

Windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Nov 2019 157,366 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected track rod (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipes corroded

Windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Nov 2018 135,926 miles

Power steering pipe slightly corroded

Windscreen slightly chipped

Fail 8 Nov 2018 135,926 miles

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

Power steering pipe slightly corroded

Windscreen slightly chipped

Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,745 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 119,745 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,352 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 103,352 miles

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel hand brake adjustment (3.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,201 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 83,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,447 miles

O/S/Front strut slightly damp

Pass 17 Jul 2013 40,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 34,898 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,726 miles

high level brake light not working

left hand wiper torn

right hand wiper blade torn

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 RHK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 RHK, 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 RHK registered?

SW08 RHK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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