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TM07 MCG

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,611 mi
Last recorded176,611 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM07 MCG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 176,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 164,647 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 163,791 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 147,732 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 147,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 131,401 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underboy front to rear signs of corosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 131,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underboy front to rear signs of corosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,602 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 123,363 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,559 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,356 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 92,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,148 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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TM07 MCG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TM07 MCG, 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 TM07 MCG registered?

TM07 MCG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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