MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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FD08 VFG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 June 2008.
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