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SO08 FFJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,562 mi
Last recorded96,562 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 FFJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 96,562 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 96,562 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,354 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 77,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 77,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 55,172 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,370 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,765 miles

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,729 miles

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,729 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,043 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,733 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,396 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,292 miles

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

o/s front tyre has cut on outer wall

Fail 10 Nov 2011 32,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s front tyre has cut on outer wall

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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SO08 FFJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SO08 FFJ, 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 SO08 FFJ registered?

SO08 FFJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SO08 FFJ safe to buy?

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