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AU08 XVY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,313 mi
Last recorded124,313 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XVY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 124,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 109,202 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 101,523 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2023 96,696 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 96,696 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 92,041 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2022 92,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,656 miles

Dust covers missing on rear shock absorbers

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,708 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2018 52,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 52,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,695 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 43,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 35,281 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 35,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 26,252 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear road springs rusted

Pass 3 May 2014 22,535 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 May 2014 22,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes perished, worn and splitting

Front tyres aged and perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Offside rear tyre aged, perished and spliti to the cords

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 19,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,923 miles

boot cannot be opened

Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,831 miles

boot cannot be opened

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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AU08 XVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU08 XVY, 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 AU08 XVY registered?

AU08 XVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AU08 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 XVY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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