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FT08 FFU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,326 mi
Last recorded111,326 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 FFU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 111,326 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2025 103,582 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2025 103,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,493 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,056 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

steering rack slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2021 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,239 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

offside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2019 74,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,595 miles

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner wall but not down to cords

Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner wall but not down to cords

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,240 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,989 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,614 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,193 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 24,577 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,577 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,917 miles

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

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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FT08 FFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FT08 FFU, 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 FT08 FFU registered?

FT08 FFU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is FT08 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 FFU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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