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ET08 AKG

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,438 mi
Last recorded107,438 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 AKG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 107,438 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A <10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,850 miles

Exhaust system heat shield fixing loose - Rear.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Overall tread worn to 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - Offside rear.

Fail 14 Aug 2025 99,850 miles

Exhaust system heat shield fixing loose - Rear.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Overall tread worn to 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - Offside rear.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 92,674 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 92,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,578 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,537 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 80,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,576 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,628 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 33,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,782 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,755 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,192 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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ET08 AKG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET08 AKG, 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 ET08 AKG registered?

ET08 AKG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 August 2008.

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