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VE08 EGC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,697 mi
Last recorded137,697 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 EGC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,697 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 133,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 124,709 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 117,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 117,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 111,640 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,469 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,799 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 95,793 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,509 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2017 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,853 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,703 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 60,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 49,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,648 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 7 Jun 2012 23,397 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 15,226 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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VE08 EGC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE08 EGC, 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 VE08 EGC registered?

VE08 EGC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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