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M55 FXK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,101 mi
Last recorded98,101 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 FXK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 98,101 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 95,106 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,869 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 93,868 miles

Rear Emissions not tested Box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Modified incorrectly (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2020 91,187 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2019 87,561 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2018 83,106 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 79,485 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 76,262 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Bumper has damage

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlamp mounting brackets have damage (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 76,262 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust due to damage (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets blocked and miss aligned (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine coolant close to minimum level

Front Bumper has damage

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Headlamp mounting brackets have damage (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 69,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,761 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,648 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,076 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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M55 FXK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M55 FXK, 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 M55 FXK registered?

M55 FXK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is M55 FXK safe to buy?

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