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OW08 BFK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,845 mi
Last recorded99,845 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 BFK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,845 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 99,836 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,228 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 96,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,813 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 89,101 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 89,085 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 84,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,955 miles

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

Rear no plate poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2021 82,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear no plate poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,727 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 81,716 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 78,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise further inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,072 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

Pass 3 Aug 2017 68,026 miles

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 60,054 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 60,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,785 miles

Could not carry out emissions due to rev limit.

NSR Tyre slightly mishapen on inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,785 miles

Could not carry out emissions due to rev limit.

NSR Tyre slightly mishapen on inner edge.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,155 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,538 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 23,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OW08 BFK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OW08 BFK, 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 OW08 BFK registered?

OW08 BFK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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