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RE08 FBU

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,828 mi
Last recorded100,828 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 FBU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 100,828 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 100,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 98,415 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,332 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 96,332 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,903 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,246 miles

Play in both front steering rack ends.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,301 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,164 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,047 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,581 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,077 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 85,077 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,607 miles

drivers seat damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,025 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 69,025 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,674 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,496 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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RE08 FBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE08 FBU, 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 RE08 FBU registered?

RE08 FBU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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