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PF08 JUC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,906 mi
Last recorded118,906 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 JUC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 118,906 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 118,906 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 115,873 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 115,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 113,136 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 113,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 110,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 110,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4x tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 108,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2021 103,964 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 103,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 102,742 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 102,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 98,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

Fail 14 Sep 2016 91,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 86,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 79,264 miles

rear part of exhaust slightly rusted

Fail 20 Sep 2014 79,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear part of exhaust slightly rusted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,092 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,611 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,715 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

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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PF08 JUC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PF08 JUC, 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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PF08 JUC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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