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FY08 BBV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,604 mi
Last recorded93,604 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BBV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,604 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 87,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 87,448 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 67,037 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 61,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,040 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,044 miles

Front smear on both wipers

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,146 miles

item removed from drivers view

Fail 3 Mar 2017 41,144 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

item removed from drivers view

Pass 3 May 2016 38,702 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 38,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,733 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 37,733 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,955 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,364 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 19,174 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,551 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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FY08 BBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FY08 BBV, 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 FY08 BBV registered?

FY08 BBV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FY08 BBV safe to buy?

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