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FE08 APO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 APO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 105,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 90,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 90,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 79,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 79,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 71,073 miles

Front brake application uneven.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 71,069 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 71,062 miles

Electronic power steering not working Intermittent (2.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing Bottom arm support mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top strut mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 70,973 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 70,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn uneven - may cause road noise

Pass 25 May 2018 70,943 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 70,943 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,196 miles

195 / 55 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,459 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 195/55-15

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear box corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 40,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear box corroded.

wiper blades noisey

Pass 19 Mar 2014 34,840 miles

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 34,839 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

rear exhaust outer cover in poor condition.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 33,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section is corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2013 33,937 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,681 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 30 Mar 2011 22,149 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 APO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 APO, 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 FE08 APO registered?

FE08 APO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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