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FL08 TYS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,944 mi
Last recorded58,944 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 TYS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,944 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 58,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 52,962 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 52,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to misfire and exhaust blow. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,878 miles

silencer box outer skin peeling

Fail 12 Nov 2020 50,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

silencer box outer skin peeling

Pass 22 Nov 2019 41,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 39,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2017 39,863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,467 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,605 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,008 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 22,008 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 23,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,304 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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FL08 TYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL08 TYS, 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 FL08 TYS registered?

FL08 TYS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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