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FV08 OUN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,375 mi
Last recorded115,375 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OUN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 115,375 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 108,430 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,424 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 106,417 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 101,107 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 101,105 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 100,729 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,547 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 100,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 90,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,920 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play n/s inner rack joint??

Fail 24 Jan 2017 70,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & badly worn inner edge & bulge outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play n/s inner rack joint??

Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,128 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 56,596 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,540 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 49,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 45,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 45,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 34,665 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 OUN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

FV08 OUN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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