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FY08 SWN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 May 2019 81,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2019 81,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 76,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,537 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose / rear exhaust badly corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,904 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,006 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread

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

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Mar 2015 60,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,497 miles

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

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

all tyre treds cracking

n/s/r brake slightly binding during rotation

rear pads near limit

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,572 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,123 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 SWN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

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

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