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FD08 FFM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FFM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 95,836 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer casing got rust.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both tyre. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 95,829 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer casing got rust.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both tyre. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,180 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,925 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 77,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

oil level low

Fail 8 Sep 2023 77,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

oil level low

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 74,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bearing mount (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bearing mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,964 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,187 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 21 May 2019 64,887 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 21 May 2019 64,886 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 4 May 2018 62,261 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 62,257 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 58,347 miles

engine code light on. cannot see brake pad life. top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 19 May 2016 54,544 miles

cannot see inner brake pad life.

top and bottom covers

Fail 19 May 2016 54,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cannot see inner brake pad life.

top and bottom covers

Pass 19 May 2015 50,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see rear inner pad life

Pass 13 May 2014 41,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 30,288 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)

Pass 17 May 2012 22,891 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,516 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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FD08 FFM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc 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 FD08 FFM, 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 FD08 FFM registered?

FD08 FFM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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