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FD08 VNK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,468 mi
Last recorded80,468 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VNK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 80,468 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 80,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 76,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 76,566 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 69,457 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 69,451 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,206 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,870 miles

EPC light on

Exhaust silencer box (corroded & rusty)

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 195.55.R 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension system (corroded & rusty)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 53,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EPC light on

Exhaust silencer box (corroded & rusty)

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 195.55.R 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension system (corroded & rusty)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working

Pass 30 Dec 2020 51,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

epc light on

Fail 30 Dec 2020 51,345 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

epc light on

Pass 7 Jan 2020 42,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat back rest mechanism worn

reverse light inoperative

under body & engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 38,963 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 38,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 32,560 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 26,490 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2016 26,490 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,003 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 19,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 14,801 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 11,060 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)

osr tyre cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2012 6,626 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 2,699 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 2,591 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Airbag warning light on.

Both front discs heavily corroded

Wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2011 2,584 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VNK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 June 2008.

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