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FL08 ZZW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,737 mi
Last recorded173,737 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZZW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 173,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 136,853 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 132,881 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,543 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

damage nearside rear wing

Fail 6 Feb 2018 125,538 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement parking (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage nearside rear wing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 110,356 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 45 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 45 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 95,114 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 94,933 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,153 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,152 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,930 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre 3mm - 205/45R16W87XL

Nearside rear brake has slight bind (may require new caliper/cable before next MOT)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre 3mm - 205/45R16W87XL

Offside rear brake has slight bind (may require new caliper/cable before next MOT)

Scratches on windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2013 49,096 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

scratches on windscreen

Fail 1 Apr 2013 49,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

scratches on windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,912 miles

both rear & nearside front tyres bald on raised edge

Fail 21 Mar 2012 40,831 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear & nearside front tyres bald on raised edge

Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,391 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner raised edge

Fail 18 Mar 2011 27,330 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner raised edge

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 ZZW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL08 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

FL08 ZZW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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