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T400 MCE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,672 mi
Last recorded141,672 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT400 MCE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 141,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 138,022 miles

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

exhaust emissions only just within limits

Pass 6 Apr 2024 134,685 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 129,640 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 123,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 112,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 105,471 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 98,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 91,928 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,392 miles

both front wheel rims damaged

both front wheel trims missing

exhaust front pipe gauze breaking up

item removed

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,392 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective siezed catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

both front wheel rims damaged

both front wheel trims missing

exhaust front pipe gauze breaking up

item removed

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2015 78,018 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,978 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 69,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,471 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,218 miles

nearside sill area slightly damaged (dented)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,847 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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T400 MCE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T400 MCE, 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 T400 MCE registered?

T400 MCE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is T400 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T400 MCE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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