MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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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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