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BT08 FNM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FNM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 92,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,212 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,916 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 77,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 70,684 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall not dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 70,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall not dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,588 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 63,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,839 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 54,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,944 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 49,933 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,130 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 36,383 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 34,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 28,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,724 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BT08 FNM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 FNM registered?

BT08 FNM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is BT08 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 FNM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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