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FV08 PJU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,557 mi
Last recorded120,557 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 PJU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 120,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 inside edge and cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

back box corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 120,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 inside edge and cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

back box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 114,000 miles

Offside Front cut in side wall outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

back box corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 114,000 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum slight damp with oil

Offside Front cut in side wall outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

back box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,182 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 106,173 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 98,858 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 98,858 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin coming off (7.1.2)

inner rack slight play within

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,944 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 65,413 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,037 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 PJU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

FV08 PJU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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