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FE08 SPU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,734 mi
Last recorded102,734 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 SPU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 102,734 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 98,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel os (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,758 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,848 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe/fluid pot (2.1.5 (a))

Rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,675 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe slight leak

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Exhaust heatsheild not fully secure

Fail 15 Feb 2022 82,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe slight leak

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Exhaust heatsheild not fully secure

Pass 15 Feb 2021 78,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear roadspring corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,057 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear lamp damaged with water ingress

Pass 4 Feb 2019 69,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the front fixes pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 63,210 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 63,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,618 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,618 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,443 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 48,939 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,879 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 39,850 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 34,362 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 27,581 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 SPU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE08 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

FE08 SPU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is FE08 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 SPU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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