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TM02 OUT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,508 mi
Last recorded85,508 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM02 OUT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,508 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,664 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,177 miles

Nearside Front 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))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 68,167 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat release not working

Offside Rear Inner sidelight not working

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,283 miles

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 58,333 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system and slight leak of gases

Fail 3 Dec 2018 58,333 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust system and slight leak of gases

Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,431 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2018 52,431 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,104 miles

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 17 Feb 2016 40,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,695 miles

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,677 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 23,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,597 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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TM02 OUT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 TM02 OUT, 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 TM02 OUT registered?

TM02 OUT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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