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RE08 FBC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,660 mi
Last recorded137,660 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 FBC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 137,660 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 137,657 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 133,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,028 miles

Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 13 Feb 2016 121,281 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 13 Feb 2016 121,281 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management light on.

Pass 14 Feb 2015 106,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 106,904 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 94,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,629 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,308 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 44,219 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,219 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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RE08 FBC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE08 FBC, 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 RE08 FBC registered?

RE08 FBC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is RE08 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 FBC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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