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FP08 APK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,084 mi
Last recorded178,084 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 APK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 178,084 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and minor leak of gases

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 173,940 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Crack in windscreen

Exhaust flexi has a minor leak of gases and modified and back box outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play And rough on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre very close to limit and wearing heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 165,467 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 165,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 157,472 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 157,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 145,144 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 135,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 123,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 107,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 107,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,770 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 57,234 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 57,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,821 miles

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

front tyres bald on inner

Fail 1 Oct 2012 39,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres bald on inner

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,418 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,597 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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FP08 APK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel 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 FP08 APK, 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 FP08 APK registered?

FP08 APK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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