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SO08 FFN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,624 mi
Last recorded148,624 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 FFN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 148,624 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 148,599 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 141,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear slight brake bind

Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x rear (4.1.E.1)

eml on

rear heatsheild loose

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,090 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2015 111,088 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,430 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 79,439 miles

engine fault light on

Fail 28 May 2013 79,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine fault light on

Pass 5 Jun 2012 65,148 miles

eml light on

Fail 2 Jun 2012 65,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,787 miles

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

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 FFN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFN, 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 FFN registered?

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

Is SO08 FFN safe to buy?

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