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EG05 EGG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,941 mi
Last recorded116,941 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 EGG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 116,941 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 108,196 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 108,196 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,576 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 97,576 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 72,180 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 72,180 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,183 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 59,662 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 59,463 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle inner handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

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

cant see the condition of front brake disk and pads through the wheels

rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2018 53,557 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyer heavily perished on inner side wall

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,455 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,983 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,386 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 15,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 11,280 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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EG05 EGG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow 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 EG05 EGG, 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 EG05 EGG registered?

EG05 EGG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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