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EK08 SHJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,773 mi
Last recorded112,773 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SHJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 112,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 105,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,971 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 94,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,506 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 84,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,692 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting to Perish

Fail 29 Oct 2020 81,655 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,030 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,733 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,458 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,241 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres slight uneven wear

Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,241 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres slight uneven wear

nearside rear tyre side wall damage possible been run-flat

Pass 15 Mar 2015 68,060 miles

slight misting of oil from gearbox

Pass 16 Mar 2014 61,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2013 55,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,274 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR TYRES CRACKING UP AND GOING OUT OF SHAPE

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 SHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SHJ, 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 EK08 SHJ registered?

EK08 SHJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 SHJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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