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AN08 FVG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,822 mi
Last recorded136,822 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 FVG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 136,822 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 127,656 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 118,739 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face edge corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 118,739 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face edge corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,940 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 109,940 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 101,213 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 101,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,930 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 87,430 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 85,468 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 85,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 80,645 miles

Rear Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Aug 2017 80,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear Exhaust back box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 76,151 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 76,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,821 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside innerbush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres worn low

Fail 27 Aug 2015 66,821 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside innerbush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres worn low

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,411 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 21 Aug 2013 34,808 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres badly perished/cracked , advise

offside rear tyre mis-shaped, advise

rear brake discs heavily corroded, advise

Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,068 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre inner edges chopped, advise

rear brake discs corroded, advise

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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AN08 FVG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AN08 FVG, 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 AN08 FVG registered?

AN08 FVG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AN08 FVG shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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