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EA08 PKZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,513 mi
Last recorded65,513 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 PKZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 65,513 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative terminal on battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant below min mark

Pass 24 Jan 2025 62,249 miles

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2025 62,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2024 59,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 55,272 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 52,191 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,751 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 48,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,125 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 45,125 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,406 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 33,497 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,107 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished and worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 May 2013 24,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,120 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,124 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 PKZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PKZ, 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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What year was EA08 PKZ registered?

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

Is EA08 PKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 PKZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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