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CF08 JOV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

89,064 mi
Last recorded89,064 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 JOV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 88,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 84,808 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 84,808 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,371 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 3 + (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 3 + (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3 + (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 81,371 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 3 + (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 3 + (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 3 + (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,093 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 77,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,168 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 73,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear facing bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,293 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 68,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,241 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 66,241 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 61,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 56,470 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,234 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 52,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,283 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,587 miles

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

cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cord

Fail 7 Mar 2014 35,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,480 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 30,480 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,657 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 16,657 miles

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

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

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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CF08 JOV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 CF08 JOV, 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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CF08 JOV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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