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CK08 PFU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,657 mi
Last recorded132,657 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 PFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 132,657 miles

Front suspension arms ball joint boots deteriorated

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

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt cracking

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2026 132,657 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arms ball joint boots deteriorated

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

Offside Front steering rack has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt cracking

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2025 125,970 miles

both outer c.v boots small ends becoming cracked

both track rod end boots becoming perrished

o.s front steering rack,track rod inner knuckle has slight play

o.s rear brake has slight bind

rear brake discs corroded and discolored

rear brake pads getting low/required in approx 3000 miles

Pass 16 Aug 2024 119,424 miles

Both front lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

Front exhaust flexi perished.

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/f anti roll bar link upper boot perished.

Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 112,498 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 105,197 miles

Both front lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Windscreen washers poor.

n/s/f outer cv boot perished.

o/s/f outer cv boot perished.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,387 miles

Both front lower suspension arms (rear bushes) perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads have 500-1000 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs corroded.

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded.

Windscreen washers poor.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,847 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer c.v boot slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,017 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brakes binding slightly

washers leaking slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,409 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 78,390 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,082 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 48,825 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2015 48,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,419 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 11 Apr 2014 41,419 miles

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

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

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

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,644 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,499 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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CK08 PFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CK08 PFU, 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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CK08 PFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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