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AO08 ZBZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,452 mi
Last recorded80,452 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZBZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 80,452 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner door handle broken

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 75,197 miles

Offside Front Inner drivers door handle damaged .

Pass 15 May 2023 70,957 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 70,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 65,897 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front and flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Door handle damaged but still able to open and close

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 60,753 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding on

Pass 18 May 2020 57,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 52,885 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 47,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to crack on the outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to crack on the outer edge

Fail 14 May 2018 47,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to crack on the outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre is starting to crack on the outer edge

Pass 16 May 2017 42,602 miles

Under trays fitted hiding some components

Fail 16 May 2017 42,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted hiding some components

Pass 13 May 2016 37,706 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 37,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 33,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 28,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 21,643 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 17,093 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 12,161 miles

Surface cracking around both front, & n/s/r tyre treads

Fail 17 May 2011 12,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Surface cracking around both front, & n/s/r tyre treads

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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AO08 ZBZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO08 ZBZ, 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 AO08 ZBZ registered?

AO08 ZBZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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