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AN08 FVP

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,482 mi
Last recorded126,482 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 FVP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,482 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Coolant leak area ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 126,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

epc warning light on

high level stop light inop

Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,637 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 108,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 105,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,695 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,023 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 61,257 miles

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

exhaust downpipe flexible joint support braid deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs inner faces corroded and lipped

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes - play

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,257 miles

exhaust downpipe flexible joint support braid deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs inner faces corroded and lipped

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes - play

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,161 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs lipped

Fail 30 Aug 2011 44,161 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs lipped

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 FVP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

AN08 FVP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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