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EG08 FSC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,666 mi
Last recorded154,666 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG08 FSC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 154,666 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and worn uneven.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 154,666 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and worn uneven.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 136,189 miles

E.M.L ON.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY PIPE . (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 136,187 miles

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

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

E.M.L ON.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXY PIPE . (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 116,888 miles

engine management light is on?

offside front steering rack,arm is slightly bent!

Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,239 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable steering arm is slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)

engine management light is on?

Fail 5 Jan 2015 82,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,888 miles

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

very slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,787 miles

Engine fault warning light illuminated.

O/s/f & oo/s/r tyres worn at inner edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine fault warning light illuminated.

O/s/f & oo/s/r tyres worn at inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,108 miles

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

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

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

engine management light is on?

Fail 19 Dec 2012 49,456 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front lower suspension arms,rear bushes are getting very weak.

engine management light is on.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,198 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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EG08 FSC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EG08 FSC, 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 EG08 FSC registered?

EG08 FSC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is EG08 FSC safe to buy?

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