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RV08 ACF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,717 mi
Last recorded109,717 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 ACF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 109,717 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 107,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 107,713 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 101,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,176 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 93,614 miles

Exhaust rear box material peeling off due to rust and metal fatigue.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 82,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,957 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,946 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 67,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 60,341 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 60,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

windscreen washers frozen

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,677 miles

Boot compartment full not allowing inspection of boot floor / spare wheel well

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Feb 2015 50,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Boot compartment full not allowing inspection of boot floor / spare wheel well

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,447 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,114 miles

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

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

offside handbrake efficiency slightly weak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,638 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 22,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 16,675 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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RV08 ACF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV08 ACF, 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 RV08 ACF registered?

RV08 ACF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RV08 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 ACF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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