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FH08 JGV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,875 mi
Last recorded108,875 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 JGV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2020 108,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front fogs inop

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 102,788 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,833 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 91,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.300 (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,644 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush worn slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2017 80,642 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes worn slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged, no cords exposed

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,022 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged, no cords exposed

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,648 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,611 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,611 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,526 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Feb 2013 46,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edge

brake flouid slightly low

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,055 miles

both rear tyres cracking in the tread 195/55/15v

slight play o/s steering rack

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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FH08 JGV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FH08 JGV, 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 FH08 JGV registered?

FH08 JGV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 JGV safe to buy?

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