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BF08 FJZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,965 mi
Last recorded97,965 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FJZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 97,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,942 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f and n/s/r outer side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,397 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

backbox corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

back box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

back box corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,257 miles

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

n/s/r handbrake arm not returning fully to stop

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2021 71,175 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

n/s/r handbrake arm not returning fully to stop

o/s/r caliper handbrake arm stuck in on position

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,896 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 55,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,093 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 42,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2017 27,589 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2017 27,589 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 14,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush soft (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 13,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,097 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,199 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 8,750 miles

all brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,053 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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 FJZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

BF08 FJZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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