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FY08 XWF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,608 mi
Last recorded144,608 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XWF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 144,608 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 134,022 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 128,462 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 128,459 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,783 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 111,780 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear mtng (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,795 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,468 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,396 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,189 miles

The nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 42,187 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

The front discs and pads showing signs of wear.

The nearside front tyre worn low on the inner edge.

The nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear on the inner edge.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2011 29,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,516 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 XWF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

FY08 XWF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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