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BF08 FJU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,060 mi
Last recorded213,060 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FJU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 213,060 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch is corroded not displaying sharp edges

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are close to minimum and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 202,965 miles

N/SIDE WING HAS A SLIGHT SHARP EDGE

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 176,334 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 176,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 147,860 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 147,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside nearside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 119,034 miles

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

back box outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 119,034 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,936 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm joint as slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2018 108,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm joint as slight play

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,189 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 30 Jun 2017 95,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,229 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 85,228 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and rear both sets (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,516 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,598 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 40,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,941 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,936 miles

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

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

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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BF08 FJU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF08 FJU, 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 BF08 FJU registered?

BF08 FJU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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