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MA08 MVP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

56,532 mi
Last recorded56,532 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 MVP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 56,532 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 56,532 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 48,491 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 48,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,319 miles

Bonnet release lever faulty

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,779 miles

bonnet release lever faulty

rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 43,778 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

bonnet release lever faulty

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 41,102 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 41,102 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 39,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 39,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,042 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 33,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & o/s/f inner pads worn at legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 31,330 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 31,319 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,664 miles

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

Rear gearbox stabilizer worn

Pass 20 Mar 2016 22,188 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2016 22,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,146 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,538 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 10,224 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 6,997 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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MA08 MVP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA08 MVP, 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 MA08 MVP registered?

MA08 MVP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MA08 MVP safe to buy?

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