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FE08 AOP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 AOP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 94,788 miles

Lower Sills and chassis corroded

Lower Subfrane corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 94,788 miles

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

Lower Sills and chassis corroded

Lower Subfrane corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 91,610 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 91,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is smooth no ply or cords visible advise to be changed tread is on 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 84,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is smooth no ply or cords visible advise to be changed tread is on 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components have heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 76,304 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 76,302 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion to all component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steel wheels are corroded

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2022 73,425 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 71,300 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 71,300 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 68,360 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer's outer skin slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2020 68,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer's outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,951 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,262 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 61,262 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,202 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 58,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,617 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,439 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,153 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 24,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,334 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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FE08 AOP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FE08 AOP, 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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FE08 AOP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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