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FV08 ABN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ABN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 88,393 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 85,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,874 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light lens cracked

Reverse light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2023 80,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog Light lens cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,413 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 78,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,933 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 72,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,968 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 68,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,901 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 62,901 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,994 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,976 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 51,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,821 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,012 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,131 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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FV08 ABN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV08 ABN, 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 FV08 ABN registered?

FV08 ABN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is FV08 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 ABN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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