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FT08 EAX

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,540 mi
Last recorded39,540 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 EAX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 39,540 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 38,345 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 38,340 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 36,508 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 36,508 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,669 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 34,669 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) foot brake has excessive travel (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. front (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 34,563 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 34,563 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 34,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 34,096 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,297 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 33,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,226 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 32,226 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,753 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,472 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,610 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 24,263 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE X2

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,263 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE X2

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,781 miles

both rear tyres perrished and tread pattern slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jul 2013 13,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,120 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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FT08 EAX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT08 EAX, 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 FT08 EAX registered?

FT08 EAX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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