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SM08 FZN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,488 mi
Last recorded74,488 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FZN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,488 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 74,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 61,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,676 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 42,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,026 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge slight damage side wall

Fail 4 Jul 2012 35,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge slight damage side wall

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,076 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 25,076 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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SM08 FZN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SM08 FZN, 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 SM08 FZN registered?

SM08 FZN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SM08 FZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 FZN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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