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FV08 XET

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,854 mi
Last recorded223,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XET
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2021 223,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety water leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 217,015 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 200,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 200,268 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 186,802 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

all suspension bush`s worn and starting to split

engine warning light stay`s on

exhaust rusty

Fail 17 May 2018 186,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center sleave missing (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all suspension bush`s worn and starting to split

engine warning light stay`s on

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 May 2017 173,536 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 159,907 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 159,907 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front brake discs slightly worn and corroding

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 25 May 2014 124,171 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2014 124,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,004 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 88,593 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 88,593 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 68,478 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 XET is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

FV08 XET is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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