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AF08 XEA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,018 mi
Last recorded88,018 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XEA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 88,018 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 88,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 81,255 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 81,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,941 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 66,389 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,694 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,933 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 44,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,648 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,834 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 16,536 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 16,092 miles

Very slight wear to inner edges of front tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,146 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 10,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,172 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 XEA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 XEA registered?

AF08 XEA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AF08 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 XEA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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