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SM08 FZU

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,838 mi
Last recorded141,838 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 141,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 141,835 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 137,018 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 131,832 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake drum damp

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,822 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear brake drum damp

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,981 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pin holed and corroded also centre silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 114,981 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pin holed and corroded also centre silencer corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,591 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 93,591 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 93,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2016 85,809 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 82,272 miles

Offside Front steering arm has play

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

rear heat sheild deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,012 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,116 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,677 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 50,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,337 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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SM08 FZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

SM08 FZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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