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PK08 LAO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,302 mi
Last recorded79,302 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 LAO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 79,302 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 79,302 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 65,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 62,629 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 57,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 57,241 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 52,526 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,632 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 38,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 34,660 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 34,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe mounted on top of subframe (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,460 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,527 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 19,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,762 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 15,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,275 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 11,275 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PK08 LAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PK08 LAO, 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 PK08 LAO registered?

PK08 LAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PK08 LAO safe to buy?

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