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OW08 EGK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,387 mi
Last recorded45,387 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 EGK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 45,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Silencer outer skin is corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2026 45,387 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Silencer outer skin is corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2025 44,058 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 43,015 miles

Exhaust: silencer slightly corroded but not affecting function

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 41,626 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 40,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,622 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,165 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,083 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside sill slight damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,964 miles

front + rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,064 miles

Nearside Front cut on side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,596 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,859 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,865 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,699 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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OW08 EGK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OW08 EGK, 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 EGK registered?

OW08 EGK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is OW08 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW08 EGK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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