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FG08 UBC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,774 mi
Last recorded99,774 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 99,774 miles

Front NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CORNER DAMAGE (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 96,903 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket damage but headlamp still secure in place

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 96,836 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket damage but headlamp still secure in place

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,922 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,690 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp loose

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,704 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,171 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 UBC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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