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FG08 NEN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,950 mi
Last recorded73,950 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 NEN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 73,950 miles

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion (rear frame, suspension and exhaust back box)

Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,236 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,335 miles

Corrosion and condition off rear exhaust system borderline

General corrosion under vehicle and on suspension

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,118 miles

General corrosion on all suspension components

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2018 57,105 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion on all suspension components

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,062 miles

Condition of front and rear brakes borderline

Corrosion on condition of rear exhaust back box and Flexi Ferrils

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2016 48,973 miles

condition of both front wishbone rear bushes

corrosion on flexi furrells

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,646 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 40,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,312 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,361 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,726 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 NEN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FG08 NEN, 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 NEN registered?

FG08 NEN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FG08 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 NEN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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