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PE08 XPF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,255 mi
Last recorded93,255 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 XPF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,255 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 91,972 miles

Coolant leak slight from radiator

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroding in places

exhaust system corroding in places

Pass 23 May 2024 91,387 miles

Coolant leak slight weep from radiator

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake disc slightly pitted

exhaust system rusted/poor in places

rear axle rusting/corroding

Pass 31 May 2023 89,705 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 89,705 miles

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 89,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust section and exhaust sleeve corroded

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 18 May 2021 86,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front section corroding in places

Pass 12 May 2020 84,703 miles

Both front tyres and nsr tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 May 2019 82,492 miles

Front brake flexi hose ferrules starting to corrode

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arms rusted/starting to corrode in places

Pass 24 May 2018 80,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 79,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 76,567 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 66,270 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2014 55,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 47,154 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes worn - slight movement

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2012 37,666 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 27,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PE08 XPF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc 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 PE08 XPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE08 XPF registered?

PE08 XPF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is PE08 XPF safe to buy?

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