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FG08 VCK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,539 mi
Last recorded49,539 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VCK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 49,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,310 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure.

slight play in front anti roll bar link joints. may knock.

Fail 6 Nov 2018 46,310 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable insecure.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in front anti roll bar link joints. may knock.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 43,289 miles

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

front brake imbalance - 26%

rear door locks faulty

Fail 9 Nov 2017 43,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure clip broken (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall badly split

front brake imbalance - 26%

rear door locks faulty

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,850 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 6 Jul 2016 39,850 miles

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

front pads getting low

Pass 5 May 2015 36,534 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 36,534 miles

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

rear discs in v. poor condition.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 33,219 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,751 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,768 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 21,768 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,018 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

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 VCK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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