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FV08 FXM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FXM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,711 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 78,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,158 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split open , self sealing with weight of vehicle on joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald inner edge , budget brand 195 55 15 85 V, scrubbing tyres (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil on minimum

Fail 11 Jun 2020 76,027 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible illegible letter (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both , bulbs appear wrongly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake excessively binding all 4 brake bind , rears unmovable (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split open , self sealing with weight of vehicle on joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald inner edge , budget brand 195 55 15 85 V, scrubbing tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 wheel bearings not checked due to binding brakes

engine oil on minimum

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,086 miles

play in strut tops

Fail 12 Jun 2019 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function not damping (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in strut tops

Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,245 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,358 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

flexi exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2018 62,357 miles

Nearside 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)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

flexi exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,172 miles

rear exhaust back box corroaded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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)

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

backbox corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 39,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,104 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,754 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,824 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 19,516 miles

front tyres cracking & worn close to limit

rear tyres cracking

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 FXM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol 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 FV08 FXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV08 FXM?

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What year was FV08 FXM registered?

FV08 FXM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is FV08 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 FXM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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