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MF08 ZRX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,295 mi
Last recorded90,295 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 ZRX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 90,295 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump has become porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,132 miles

Rear Boot Floor / Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

engine oil sump pan weeping

Fail 12 Aug 2025 88,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear boot under floor heat shield insecure

engine oil sump pan weeping

Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 82,375 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of two (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,242 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of two (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of two (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,899 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 68,897 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 65,446 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres light cracking

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,672 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,659 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 50,116 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,759 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,895 miles

Travel to footbrake & handbrake-braking effiencys met at time of test-service brake 70% Parking Brake 30%

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,738 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 ZRX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

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

Is MF08 ZRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF08 ZRX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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