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FG08 VCF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,118 mi
Last recorded118,118 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VCF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,118 miles

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

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,351 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,114 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,290 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 90,290 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 82,513 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 82,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 69,467 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,467 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2012 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Nov 2011 53,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,790 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 VCF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

FG08 VCF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FG08 VCF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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