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FY08 BDO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,920 mi
Last recorded62,920 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BDO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,920 miles

front discs lipped and worn

slight handbrake travel

slight play in antiroll bar bushes

Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,920 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs lipped and worn

slight handbrake travel

slight play in antiroll bar bushes

Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,915 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 54,607 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,607 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,894 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 43,572 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,785 miles

front pads low

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 27 Apr 2012 33,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads low and discs worn

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,102 miles

front pads low and discs worn

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,950 miles

wishbone bushes worn

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 BDO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FY08 BDO, 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 BDO registered?

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

Is FY08 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 BDO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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