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EA08 PKF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,885 mi
Last recorded140,885 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 PKF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 140,885 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 139,205 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 133,188 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 126,593 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 122,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 122,768 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Under tray has dropped down but is unlikely to become detached

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 116,095 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement un-able to asess recommend further inspection (6.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,511 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 98,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,752 miles

n/s/f inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,812 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,157 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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EA08 PKF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA08 PKF, 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

How do I check the history of EA08 PKF?

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What year was EA08 PKF registered?

EA08 PKF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is EA08 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 PKF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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