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MF08 ZRV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,339 mi
Last recorded48,339 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 ZRV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 48,339 miles

heavy surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

some travel in hand brake lever

under floor panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 4 Mar 2025 47,738 miles

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,217 miles

small chip in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 9 Mar 2023 44,765 miles

some steering ans suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

some travel in hand brake lever

surface rust on exhaust system

under panel fitted unable to check some components

Fail 9 Mar 2023 44,765 miles

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

some steering ans suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering suspension and brake components

some travel in hand brake lever

surface rust on exhaust system

under panel fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Mar 2022 43,363 miles

exhaust has some surface rust

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear subframe has some surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate

underfloor panels fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 28,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 25,889 miles

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to corrode(surface rust)

o/sn/s rear tyre treads and side walls starting to crack/deteriorate

slight travel in hand brake lever

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Mar 2017 24,696 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear tyre side walls starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 16 Mar 2017 24,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear tyre side walls starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 3 Mar 2016 23,089 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,156 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,016 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 13,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,290 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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MF08 ZRV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MF08 ZRV, 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 MF08 ZRV registered?

MF08 ZRV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MF08 ZRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 ZRV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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