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FY08 OLW

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,546 mi
Last recorded101,546 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 OLW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 1.7mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 101,546 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 1.7mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,514 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,702 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 81,702 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,293 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,293 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,513 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,513 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,263 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Front brake discs badly worn

Fail 25 Feb 2012 46,263 miles

Both rear bump stops split

Front brake discs badly worn

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,496 miles

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)

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

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 OLW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

FY08 OLW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is FY08 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 OLW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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