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MF08 VYK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,234 mi
Last recorded90,234 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VYK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth /cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,629 miles

Handbrake travel high

Fail 24 Oct 2022 78,629 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,982 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 71,982 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 60,598 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,966 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 51,960 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,760 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,300 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear shock dust cover deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,373 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 22 Mar 2016 35,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,490 miles

exhaust down pipe flexi worn

nearside rear bump stop seperated

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,743 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)

engine light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,429 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,935 miles

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

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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MF08 VYK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF08 VYK, 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 MF08 VYK registered?

MF08 VYK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MF08 VYK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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