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FD08 VNS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,309 mi
Last recorded102,309 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VNS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 102,309 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 89,078 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 89,075 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,994 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 84,994 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,268 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 79,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 76,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,849 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 71,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,708 miles

Rear silencer skin split

Fail 22 Aug 2018 68,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer skin split

Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,855 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 62,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,093 miles

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

all 4 brake discs are worn and corroded

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge action required immediatley

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,335 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 21 Aug 2014 41,179 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 30,567 miles

N/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

O/S Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 22,593 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 VNS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

FD08 VNS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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