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FD08 VEU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,041 mi
Last recorded107,041 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VEU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 107,041 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic cover under the engine needs attention

Fail 10 May 2016 107,041 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic cover under the engine needs attention

Pass 18 May 2015 95,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2014 83,145 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 71,235 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 71,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 55,981 miles

1) N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall ( not to cords)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 31 May 2012 55,981 miles

1) N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall ( not to cords)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2011 41,539 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 41,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FD08 VEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD08 VEU, 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 FD08 VEU registered?

FD08 VEU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is FD08 VEU safe to buy?

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