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AA08 ZLU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,556 mi
Last recorded90,556 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 90,556 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 86,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 86,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 79,287 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 79,286 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 74,620 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired pipe to engine (1.1.3 (e))

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

Front Lower arms ball joints covers surface perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 11 Aug 2022 74,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired pipe to engine (1.1.3 (e))

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

Front Lower arms ball joints covers surface perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,241 miles

185/60/R15/84H.

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 71,241 miles

185/60/R15/84H.

Front Position lamp not working 2 x 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 x 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower nearside and offside bottom ball joint covers slight perishing

Front Track rod end covers slight perishing

Nearside Rear tyre wear outer surface cracking between tread and has nail in

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheel and confirm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat remove and inspect ()

front tyres wear edges

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 14 Aug 2020 66,092 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure joint sleeve broken and leak of gases (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower cover small ends worn/loose opens on full lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower nearside and offside bottom ball joint covers slight perishing

Front Track rod end covers slight perishing

Nearside Rear tyre wear outer surface cracking between tread and has nail in

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheel and confirm thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat remove and inspect ()

front tyres wear edges

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

service due warning on

wipers noisy,smear screen slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front seat belt slow retracting

windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front seat belt slow retracting in at end of belt travel..

offside front tyre has chunks out of tred pattern, flat spot..

Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,246 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 23,854 miles

185/60/R15/84H Fronts 7mm. Rears 4mm.

Front & rear pads 50% worn.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,854 miles

185/60/R15/84H Fronts 7mm. Rears 4mm.

Front & rear pads 50% worn.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OF 2.5 OR 4.5 NR 4.5 NF 2.3mm.

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 ZLU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AA08 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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