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BN08 AOE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,371 mi
Last recorded99,371 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 AOE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 99,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 85,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 81,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,800 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,138 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2017 59,955 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 59,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 52,695 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,203 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts on inside but cords not showing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 44,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cuts on inside but cords not showing

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,627 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 19,606 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges and worn to 3mm

Fail 31 Jan 2013 19,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil low

o/s front tyre worn on edges and worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2012 9,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 3,847 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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BN08 AOE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN08 AOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 AOE registered?

BN08 AOE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is BN08 AOE safe to buy?

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