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BF08 FJV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,271 mi
Last recorded82,271 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FJV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,271 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 82,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,963 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 57,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,294 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,035 miles

near side rear tyre slight distortion present

tracking out?? both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,236 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,236 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

BF08 FJV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is BF08 FJV safe to buy?

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