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FY08 SVX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,542 mi
Last recorded125,542 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 SVX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 125,542 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 122,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 117,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 110,670 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,181 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 106,181 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 101,406 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,183 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,694 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 87,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,474 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,543 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,731 miles

Rear silencer slight corrosion

Pass 25 May 2012 51,947 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 51,942 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn balled oin inside 3rd of tyre and worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,661 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 SVX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY08 SVX?

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What year was FY08 SVX registered?

FY08 SVX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FY08 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 SVX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY08 SVX have outstanding finance?

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