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BG08 VWF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,236 mi
Last recorded118,236 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VWF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 118,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,724 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight blow centre exhaust

Very little reserve travel hand-brake

Fail 13 Sep 2021 112,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play RACK-END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight blow centre exhaust

Very little reserve travel hand-brake

Pass 4 Sep 2020 96,885 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 83,852 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 83,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 69,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,381 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 61,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 55,180 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 50,145 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 46,966 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust correded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 39,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 34,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 23,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 23,414 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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BG08 VWF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG08 VWF, 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 BG08 VWF registered?

BG08 VWF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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