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FH08 WCV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,028 mi
Last recorded127,028 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 126,998 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 126,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 126,499 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Braking system leaking Vacuum pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 106,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 85,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

exhaust pipework rusty

Pass 29 May 2015 67,371 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre are getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,988 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 46,988 miles

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

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 10 Jul 2012 38,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the front number plate is damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2011 28,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the front number plate is damaged

the n/s/f wiper blade is damaged

the n/s/f wiper blade is smearing

the o/s/f h/lamp unit is loose

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 WCV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH08 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

FH08 WCV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is FH08 WCV safe to buy?

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