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FG08 VCM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,236 mi
Last recorded118,236 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 VCM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 118,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhuast rusty

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 8 Apr 2022 118,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhuast rusty

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 23 Mar 2021 111,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 107,979 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 101,186 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,119 miles

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,487 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front lower (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,441 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,788 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,788 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,722 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,942 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 VCM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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