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AF08 XDS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,404 mi
Last recorded94,404 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XDS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,404 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 94,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 89,551 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 89,551 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 84,552 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 84,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,492 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 69,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 60,279 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 60,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 54,530 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 54,530 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,052 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 32,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,099 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 31,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,764 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle camp (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,580 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,988 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,529 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,735 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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AF08 XDS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF08 XDS, 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 AF08 XDS registered?

AF08 XDS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is AF08 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 XDS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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