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VE08 TZF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,276 mi
Last recorded113,276 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 TZF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 113,276 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between cat and middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,285 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

rear shocker dust covers loose

Fail 24 Jan 2023 88,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,024 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,804 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 84,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 76,246 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2018 69,694 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 62,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 55,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,095 miles

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,774 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 41,770 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 39,431 miles

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2013 33,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,129 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,830 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 23,827 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TZF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE08 TZF registered?

VE08 TZF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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