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RF08 EXM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,139 mi
Last recorded51,139 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EXM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 51,139 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 51,105 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 47,719 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 47,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 44,079 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,243 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,060 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 34,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 31,870 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 25,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,142 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 20,740 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,113 miles

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Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,480 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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RF08 EXM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RF08 EXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF08 EXM?

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What year was RF08 EXM registered?

RF08 EXM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is RF08 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 EXM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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