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BT08 FND

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,384 mi
Last recorded74,384 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FND
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 74,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner door handle damaged temp repair

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 74,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner door handle damaged temp repair

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver interior door handle damaged but still operates

Fail 2 Jul 2025 70,386 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driver interior door handle damaged but still operates

Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,124 miles

fan belt 1st stages of perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2024 67,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fan belt 1st stages of perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,846 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge, efficient at test.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,077 miles

Offside Front Inner door handle stiff to open but does open, efficient at test.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 56,670 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 45,988 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 41,383 miles

Boot lid does not open

Front Wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Fail 7 Jul 2016 36,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,531 miles

o/s and n/s front wiper blades 1st stages of deteriorating, efficient at test.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,338 miles

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged in various places

rear child seat fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,607 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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BT08 FND is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT08 FND, 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 BT08 FND registered?

BT08 FND is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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