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FG08 FFH

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,447 mi
Last recorded74,447 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FFH
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 74,447 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 73,089 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre edge 195 55 15 ()

advise foot brake travel

advise offside and nearside head lamps condensated

Pass 15 Nov 2022 72,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,691 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 71,659 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 69,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

front wheels n/s steel o/s alloy

n/s front wheel arch beginning to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,339 miles

n/s front wheel steel o/s front alloy

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2019 67,298 miles

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

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

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

n/s front wheel steel o/s front alloy

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,074 miles

slight blow from flexible front pipe

Pass 19 Oct 2017 62,244 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 62,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 57,868 miles

engine cover fitted

rear silencer box corroding but no gas leaks

Fail 4 Mar 2017 57,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine cover fitted

rear silencer box corroding but no gas leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,869 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre punctured and deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre punctured and deteriorated

wipers and windscreen not tested

Fail 21 Mar 2014 41,345 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,345 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

NSP tyre punctured and perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2013 32,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

NSP tyre punctured and perished

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres cracked on outer edge

front discs lipped plus pittered

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,534 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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FG08 FFH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG08 FFH, 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 FG08 FFH registered?

FG08 FFH is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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