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FY08 AEP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,493 mi
Last recorded95,493 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AEP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 95,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 91,227 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 81,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

suspension modefide all round

Pass 29 Dec 2021 67,198 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2021 67,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned BLUB MAYBE FITTED INCORRECTLEY (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 205/40 17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Dec 2020 61,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 205/40 17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,815 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror smashed off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm wearing heavy inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm wearing heavy inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 55,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror smashed off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm wearing heavy inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm wearing heavy inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,065 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 37,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,306 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,535 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,174 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,788 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 16,758 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre at legal limit

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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FY08 AEP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FY08 AEP, 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 FY08 AEP registered?

FY08 AEP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 AEP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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