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RE08 ZHO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,868 mi
Last recorded57,868 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ZHO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 57,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 51,541 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on the side (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,555 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 50,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,408 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 49,408 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 48,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 47,026 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 45,564 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,730 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage n/s door sill

Fail 10 Apr 2019 43,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

damage n/s door sill

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,930 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

damage n/s door sill

engine light on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,660 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

damage n/s door sill

engine light on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,263 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

damage n/s door sill

engine light on

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,013 miles

both rear tyrtes perishing/cracking (poor condition) 195/55/15

damage n/s door sill

Fail 14 Apr 2015 33,011 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyrtes perishing/cracking (poor condition) 195/55/15

damage n/s door sill

Fail 23 Apr 2014 28,699 miles

? steering fluid level

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking and perishing 195/55/15

damage n/s door sill

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,699 miles

damage n/s door sill

both rear tyres cracking and perishing 195/55/15

? steering fluid level

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,669 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,726 miles

both front suspension bushes worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 18,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension bushes worn

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 ZHO 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 72.7%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

RE08 ZHO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is RE08 ZHO safe to buy?

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