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VU08 PZO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,855 mi
Last recorded89,855 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 PZO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 89,855 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 89,855 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 81,081 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 71,906 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Minor damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Odd steel wheel fitted nearside front

Offside front antiroll bar link joint boot slightly perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 71,906 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Minor damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Odd steel wheel fitted nearside front

Offside front antiroll bar link joint boot slightly perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 66,770 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside,rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 63,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 63,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside, corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 60,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorate but not allowing for ingress of dirt

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorate but not allowing for ingress of dirt

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,862 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,779 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2014 31,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2013 25,496 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,154 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 21,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,215 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner sections

Minor damage to outer side wall on nearside front tyre

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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VU08 PZO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VU08 PZO, 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 VU08 PZO registered?

VU08 PZO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VU08 PZO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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