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BK08 VRF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

101,989 mi
Last recorded101,989 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VRF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 101,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear console bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear console bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 101,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear console bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer fluid pipe split and damaged (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear console bush splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 95,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 95,550 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,334 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 90,333 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,521 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 83,521 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open from inside either (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,024 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 81,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exaust sleeve clamps corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 77,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exaust sleeve clamps corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,270 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 73,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,995 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 67,995 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,676 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,927 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 57,927 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,901 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 43,218 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 43,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,333 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,203 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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BK08 VRF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 BK08 VRF, 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 BK08 VRF registered?

BK08 VRF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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