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SR08 AYD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,476 mi
Last recorded136,476 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 AYD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 136,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 129,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 125,016 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 125,015 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 118,232 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,014 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 111,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,806 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2020 100,804 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,222 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 97,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Heat-Shield Loose

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,066 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 91,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front-pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,836 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,836 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,123 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,675 miles

Nearside Front side wall damaged and starting to wear on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 66,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front side wall damaged and starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,174 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 18,693 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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SR08 AYD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SR08 AYD, 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 SR08 AYD registered?

SR08 AYD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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