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EK08 FYO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,695 mi
Last recorded128,695 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 FYO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 128,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 128,585 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,225 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 117,405 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Feb 2020 117,405 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,771 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 113,691 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2018 113,632 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. N/S Catch faulty (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear indicators + inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play On limit for MOT test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On limit for MOT test (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split

Reversing light/s NOT working

Pass 25 May 2017 102,456 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 83,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 71,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 63,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 54,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,421 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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EK08 FYO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK08 FYO, 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 EK08 FYO registered?

EK08 FYO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EK08 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 FYO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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