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AF08 XEB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,936 mi
Last recorded74,936 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 74,936 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front road wheel steel the rest are alloy

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 64,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 64,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,693 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 49,238 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,783 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 40,135 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 29 May 2015 40,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

long hand brake travel

Pass 14 May 2014 36,131 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 36,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 27,990 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,093 miles

Front brake discs starting to become corroded

Inner edges of both front tyres starting to wear

Rear washer smearing screen

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 XEB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF08 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

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

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