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FY08 BDX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,021 mi
Last recorded84,021 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BDX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 84,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near/side slow in operation 29% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40 ZR 17 (84W) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 30 May 2026 84,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near/side slow in operation 29% out (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near/side and off/side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40 ZR 17 (84W) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2026 83,991 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt broken/missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 2 Dec 2024 82,783 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 82,783 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Smoke level too high likley to cause damage to analyser (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 80,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 80,891 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,815 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 76,317 miles

Exhaust noisy rear box missing (8.1.1 (a))

parking brake has just met minimum brake efficiency advise to check and adjust

Pass 21 Nov 2020 73,270 miles

Rear back box missing

Fail 21 Nov 2020 73,270 miles

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

Rear back box missing

Pass 6 Apr 2019 63,570 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 55,750 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 51,249 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 47,822 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,671 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,998 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 35,277 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 35,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 34,977 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2012 29,716 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 29,704 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 23,608 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 BDX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY08 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

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

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