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FG08 UAW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,459 mi
Last recorded81,459 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,459 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 7 Oct 2020 81,450 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,046 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 75,037 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,891 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 74,891 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine manegment light on

epc light on

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 63,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine manegment light on

epc light on

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2014 49,791 miles

Front and rear parts of exhaust in poor condition

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2014 49,789 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear parts of exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,581 miles

1.rear exhaust outer skin corroded 2.slight damage to n/s front tyre wall 3.o/s rear tyre mishaped and worn on inner tread on limit 4.slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2012 26,827 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear discs corroded and worn

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,883 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 UAW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

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

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