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FG08 UMW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,570 mi
Last recorded76,570 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the rear join (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 76,561 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,432 miles

Engine Management Light stays on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the centre join (7.1.2)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2016 68,432 miles

Engine Management Light stays on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the centre join (7.1.2)

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

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,420 miles

epc and engine management warning lamps on

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,573 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 40,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,322 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 13 Sep 2012 30,204 miles

Offside Front 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,294 miles

Engine Management Light stays on

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 20,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

"EPC" Light stays on

Coolant level below minimum

Engine Management Light stays on

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 UMW 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 58.3%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

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

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