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SO08 FFM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,340 mi
Last recorded169,340 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 FFM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 169,340 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 169,336 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working On boot (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 156,187 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 156,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 143,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 143,243 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure central clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper lever stuck forward (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat shield loose insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.8 mm only , worn edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.9 mm only , worn edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,644 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 128,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 114,055 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,252 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 83,461 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,565 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 22,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,848 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 43,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

offside rear outer sidelight inop

Fail 25 Feb 2012 40,509 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r outter sidelight inop.

play in n/s/f track-rod (inner)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,597 miles

all brake disc surface corrosion advise to clean up

offside rear tyre tread cracking

rear brakes slow to return slight bind

Fail 15 Feb 2011 25,597 miles

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

all brake disc surface corrosion advise to clean up

offside rear tyre tread cracking

rear brakes slow to return slight bind

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 FFM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO08 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

SO08 FFM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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