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FE08 XWV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,316 mi
Last recorded122,316 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 XWV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 122,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,832 miles

front brake discs wearing and corroding inside on edges

Fail 23 Dec 2014 112,832 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing and corroding inside on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,363 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 102,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,317 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,685 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,641 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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FE08 XWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE08 XWV, 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 FE08 XWV registered?

FE08 XWV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is FE08 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 XWV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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