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PK08 ZWN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,037 mi
Last recorded122,037 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ZWN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 122,037 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 122,036 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 122,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 120,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 114,046 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,867 miles

Nearside Front slight steering rack play

Fail 3 Aug 2022 107,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight steering rack play

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,666 miles

various parts and places corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 102,666 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

various parts and places corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 96,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 96,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 93,333 miles

difficult to turn rear wheels to check wheel bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2019 93,332 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

difficult to turn rear wheels to check wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,981 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,851 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking

rear exhaust box slight deterioration

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,962 miles

nsr tyre cracked on outer edge

osr tyre cracked on outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2013 27,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsr tyre cracked on outer edge

osr tyre cracked on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,902 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,238 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 ZWN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZWN, 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 ZWN registered?

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

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