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FG08 VCN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,659 mi
Last recorded78,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,659 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft gator deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,515 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 72,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,466 miles

Offside Front Wing has slight corrosion around the arch

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and punctured

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

Offside Rear brake binding

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant stains on radiator

exhaust front flexi and back box deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,747 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 56,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,287 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,877 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 45,877 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,955 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,833 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2012 26,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 20,339 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 13,854 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 13,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VCN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VCN, 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 VCN registered?

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

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