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SM08 ZPZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,862 mi
Last recorded192,862 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 ZPZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 192,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 188,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 182,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 174,186 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 164,559 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 153,573 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 143,223 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 136,509 miles

heat shield insecure

noisy tyres

Fail 25 Sep 2019 136,509 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking from steering gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear hest shield insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2018 133,932 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 133,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (3.5 (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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2018 129,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked but not exposing ply or chord.

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 129,003 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded off. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked but not exposing ply or chord.

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 112,812 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 104,276 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 104,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 83,616 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,310 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,327 miles

front discs worn

rear discs 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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SM08 ZPZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM08 ZPZ, 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 SM08 ZPZ registered?

SM08 ZPZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SM08 ZPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 ZPZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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