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FV08 FXR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,305 mi
Last recorded123,305 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FXR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 123,305 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 123,304 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of perishing

Nearside Front Upper Upper mount fixings- 1 of 3 bolts/nut assembles loose. but not affecting the security of the upper mounting point of the suspension unit.

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing.

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin missing but not leaking exhaust gases.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 114,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of perishing

Nearside Front Upper Upper mount fixings- 1 of 3 bolts/nut assembles loose. but not affecting the security of the upper mounting point of the suspension unit.

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing.

Rear Rear exhaust silencer outer skin missing but not leaking exhaust gases.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,199 miles

Front both lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate, but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Nearside Front Upper bolt loose on top mounting of suspension strut, but mounting still feels secure

Fail 17 Mar 2017 104,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front both lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate, but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Nearside Front Upper bolt loose on top mounting of suspension strut, but mounting still feels secure

Rear both brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bolt slightly loose on suspension top mounting, but mounting still appears secure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2016 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bolt slightly loose on suspension top mounting, but mounting still appears secure

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear registration plate obscured obscured by removeable towbar ball (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,849 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,832 miles

rear number plate covered by towball, towball is of quick release type though

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge choppy slighlty out of shape

Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 29,028 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 FXR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

FV08 FXR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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