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AY08 XMB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,325 mi
Last recorded113,325 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XMB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 113,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 110,630 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 110,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components antiroll bar fouling driveshaft. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust blowing.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

HID headlamp rectifier packs fitted to headlamps but not connected.

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wing repaired with tape.

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

Reversing lights not working.

Windscreen sun strip fitted.

rear exhaust pipe bent and kinked.

Pass 22 Sep 2023 105,631 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 105,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing holed and rusty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Indicator switch faulty does not cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 100,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Reversing lamp not working

Fail 21 Sep 2022 100,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Reversing lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,218 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2021 95,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2020 88,296 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 88,296 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT TYRES TOUCHING INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS ON FULL LOCK.

SUSPENSION LOWERD

Fail 3 Sep 2019 82,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

FRONT TYRES TOUCHING INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS ON FULL LOCK.

SUSPENSION LOWERD

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,622 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 61,710 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,238 miles

exhaust clamp badly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 56,238 miles

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

exhaust clamp badly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Aug 2013 38,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,727 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 10 Aug 2012 28,662 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,691 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 16,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AY08 XMB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY08 XMB, 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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AY08 XMB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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