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MM08 SUU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,894 mi
Last recorded83,894 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 SUU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 83,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear seat back lower pivot point loose

Rear axel is corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2026 83,890 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective linkage siezed (3.1 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axel is corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wish bone arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 76,472 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 76,472 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 74,698 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly cloudy

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 74,697 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center sleeve split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram leaking power steering rack is leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs have corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer is corroded and out skins touching boot floor/eat shield

rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind faults

Pass 17 May 2023 70,004 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 69,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,867 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,936 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,697 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2019 56,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,048 miles

Rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 52,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,294 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Rear silencer deteroirating

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,445 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 40,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,898 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,503 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,178 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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MM08 SUU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MM08 SUU, 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 MM08 SUU registered?

MM08 SUU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is MM08 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 SUU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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