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FD08 VMY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,042 mi
Last recorded95,042 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VMY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 95,042 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 90,045 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 89,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 86,157 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 81,787 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Boot slightly perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 76,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking due to age

Pass 8 May 2018 67,612 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 9 May 2017 62,290 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 57,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

Fail 17 May 2016 57,103 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a puncture

Pass 6 May 2015 51,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 46,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 31,024 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 May 2011 22,394 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 VMY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

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

Is FD08 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 VMY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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