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EN08 OAM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,884 mi
Last recorded149,884 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 OAM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 149,884 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 149,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 147,252 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 147,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 135,978 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 135,972 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 128,670 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 128,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 122,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner edge and damage to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 May 2022 122,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to inner edge and damage to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel high

Pass 21 May 2021 115,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 109,358 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 109,357 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Both front side light not working (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play in rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 98,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box +flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 98,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box +flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 86,097 miles

Exhaust flexi has slight leak

Fail 30 May 2018 86,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi has slight leak

Pass 18 May 2017 74,982 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 74,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 67,931 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 67,931 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 May 2015 60,252 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 60,252 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2014 511,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,958 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,845 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 20,357 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape [min MOT pass]

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,357 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape [min MOT pass]

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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EN08 OAM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN08 OAM, 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 EN08 OAM registered?

EN08 OAM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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