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AP08 FXU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FXU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,221 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 87,221 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on outer sidewall.

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres have cracks in tread..

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated..

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 79,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on outer sidewall.

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres have cracks in tread..

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated..

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,995 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,995 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,890 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 52,912 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,443 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,889 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,131 miles

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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AP08 FXU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP08 FXU, 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 AP08 FXU registered?

AP08 FXU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is AP08 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 FXU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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