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RO08 FDY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,375 mi
Last recorded135,375 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FDY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 135,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 135,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 124,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc scored / pitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 124,298 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake disc scored / pitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 101,559 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 101,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,807 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 79,297 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,297 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,482 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,482 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,765 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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RO08 FDY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO08 FDY, 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 RO08 FDY registered?

RO08 FDY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RO08 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 FDY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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