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FY08 HLD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,545 mi
Last recorded89,545 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HLD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 89,545 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 7 May 2025 89,544 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 83,469 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 83,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 83,326 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 79,789 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 79,789 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 77,454 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 77,454 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 74,709 miles

o/s rack gaiter twisted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 70,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,673 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 69,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,956 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,698 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,692 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,185 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 18,063 miles

4 x Tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 18,063 miles

4 x Tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HLD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HLD, 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 HLD registered?

FY08 HLD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is FY08 HLD safe to buy?

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