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EA08 PKO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,208 mi
Last recorded64,208 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 PKO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 64,208 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 56,797 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 56,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 48,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 48,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 39,947 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 37,517 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 37,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,965 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 33,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 30,653 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 27,620 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,963 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,274 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 18,427 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 18,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 15,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,747 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 8,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 4,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,124 miles

front wiper blades smeary

Fail 5 May 2011 18,124 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front wiper blades smeary

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 PKO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PKO, 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 EA08 PKO registered?

EA08 PKO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is EA08 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 PKO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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