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FY08 SWF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,463 mi
Last recorded154,463 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 SWF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 154,463 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

discs corroded-pads getting low

power steering pipes corroding

rear shocker covers loose

rusting on underbody and suspension

Fail 18 Jan 2021 154,463 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

discs corroded-pads getting low

power steering pipes corroding

rear shocker covers loose

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 31 Jan 2020 137,424 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear shocker covers loose

rusting on suspension

slight wear and corrosion on brake discs

Fail 30 Jan 2020 137,404 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear shocker covers loose

rusting on suspension

slight wear and corrosion on brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

adjustment to handbrake travel

corrosion on brake discs

n/s/r shocker cover loose

rear heatshield insecure

rusting on suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2018 101,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread bald on inner edge-close to cords (4.1.E.1)

adjustment to handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre tread low and bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread slightly worn on inner edge

rusting on suspension

Fail 16 Feb 2018 101,107 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread bald on inner edge-close to cords (4.1.E.1)

adjustment to handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre tread low and bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread slightly worn on inner edge

rear shocker covers loose

rusting on suspension

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,987 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 84,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage on screen

Fail 5 Feb 2016 69,390 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on discs

slight damage on screen

slight uneven front brake application

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,125 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 51,125 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,511 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,141 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 37,140 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear washer inop

Pass 26 Jan 2012 28,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,328 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 23,328 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SWF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

FY08 SWF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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