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FL08 ZZY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,461 mi
Last recorded92,461 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZZY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 92,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 92,461 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 71,200 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,589 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,685 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,676 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,005 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 63,003 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,829 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,446 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,323 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 50,323 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 35,196 miles

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

Inside faces of both front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,196 miles

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

Inside faces of both front brake discs heavily corroded

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 ZZY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for FL08 ZZY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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