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AA08 FXL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,961 mi
Last recorded135,961 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FXL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 135,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible/hanger area - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal has travel

corrosion to sill & wing area's

nearside front outer c.v gaiter is weeping grease

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 1 Jul 2024 133,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake travel on limit

Fail 1 Jul 2024 133,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

park brake travel on limit

Pass 4 Jul 2023 131,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section & front hanger - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 16 Jul 2022 130,049 miles

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

Foot brake pedal has a lot of travel

wipers smearing the screen

Fail 14 Jul 2022 130,029 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake coming all the way to the top with no resistance (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value Both side parking brake's achieving 40kgf on the roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Foot brake pedal has a lot of travel

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Position light in tailgate lamp unit not lighting up with the rest of them (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

wipers smearing the screen

Pass 23 Aug 2021 127,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section area - on limit now (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever has travel - on limit now

rear exhaust heatshield insecure and rattling

Pass 28 Aug 2020 123,767 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes grinding/noisey (drums)

Fail 27 Aug 2020 123,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes grinding/noisey (drums)

Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,691 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,857 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,741 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 98,741 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,503 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 92,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,331 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 85,308 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 29 Jul 2014 75,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 75,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,381 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 52,381 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,082 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 38,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AA08 FXL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 AA08 FXL, 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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AA08 FXL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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