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RK08 XJH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,615 mi
Last recorded80,615 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 XJH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 80,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 77,937 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2021 76,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,349 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 74,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working missing (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working missing (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,339 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,339 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,068 miles

Minor damage NSF tyre inner wall

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,068 miles

Minor damage NSF tyre inner wall

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,488 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 36,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,748 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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RK08 XJH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK08 XJH, 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 RK08 XJH?

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What year was RK08 XJH registered?

RK08 XJH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RK08 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 XJH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK08 XJH have outstanding finance?

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