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FG08 YRO

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,085 mi
Last recorded104,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YRO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 104,085 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 104,083 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2023 94,192 miles

Slight play in n/s/f rack end

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 92,692 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,332 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,365 miles

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

Offside Front slight bind front wheel

service light on

Fail 28 Oct 2020 87,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight bind front wheel

service light on

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,773 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,884 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 72,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,444 miles

Front both sidelights discolured

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 60,442 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front both sidelights discolured

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,119 miles

both front parking lights slightly discoloured

poor dip beam pattern from n/s headlamp - bulb appears deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2016 52,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn low, discs worn/corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

TYRE SIZE: 205/45X16 83W

both front parking lights slightly discoloured

poor dip beam pattern from n/s headlamp - bulb appears deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn very heavily on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,910 miles

front tyres low on edges

Fail 4 Nov 2015 41,910 miles

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

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

front tyres low on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 Dec 2013 30,932 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,982 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 28,982 miles

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

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 19 Apr 2012 24,856 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,439 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 YRO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

FG08 YRO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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