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FD08 VFG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,517 mi
Last recorded171,517 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 171,517 miles

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

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

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

complete exhaust system corroded and front clamp has slight leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 152,698 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 141,919 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 141,919 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 139,853 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Glow plug, emissions and engine warning lights on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 14 81T @2.5mm and stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shaft has slight sideways movment

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 14 81T @3mm, worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 14 81T @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear blade smearing

Fail 18 Aug 2016 139,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeros (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Glow plug, emissions and engine warning lights on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 14 81T @2.5mm and stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shaft has slight sideways movment

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 14 81T @3mm, worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 14 81T @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear blade smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 132,443 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 132,442 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,893 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 105,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 78,937 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 78,937 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 53,151 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,040 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 VFG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFG, 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 VFG registered?

FD08 VFG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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