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FG08 PVX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 PVX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,229 miles

o/s/r shock damp

rear bumper tapped up

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2018 90,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp lens seriously defective affected by stop lamp (4.2.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi blowing and deteriorated

o/s/r shock damp

rear bumper tapped up

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,787 miles

blow from front exhaust flexi

front tyres excessively bald on inner edges-reccomend changing

minor damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/r bumper has been tapped up

rear brake increase and decrease difference

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight rust ingress on rear brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2017 80,767 miles

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

blow from front exhaust flexi

front tyres excessively bald on inner edges-reccomend changing

minor damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

o/s/r bumper has been tapped up

rear brake increase and decrease difference

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight rust ingress on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,941 miles

slight front brake imbalance

back box outer skin in poor condition

damage to rear bumper and has been taped up

front number plate in poor condition

minor damage to screen

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and outer wall in poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn close to the wear bars

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and has cut in outer side wall

o/s/r lower reflector missing

rear discs have rust ingress

Pass 27 Jul 2015 60,986 miles

plastic cover around o/s/f seat belt catch missing

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

slight front brake inbalance

slight rust ingress on edge of rear discs

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,699 miles

rear bumper has been tapped up around damage

rear exhaust outer deteriorating

rust ingress on front and rear discs on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,699 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear exhaust outer deteriorating

rust ingress on front and rear discs on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,031 miles

both rerar tyres splitting between tread

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

n/s/r tyre close to limit and worn uneven and bald on high level tread

Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,854 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 26,854 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear washer inop

Pass 7 Mar 2011 14,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades slightly smeery

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 PVX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FG08 PVX, 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 PVX registered?

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

Is FG08 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 PVX shows 12 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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