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SO08 FFR

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,525 mi
Last recorded109,525 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 FFR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 109,525 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 109,523 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 105,106 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 105,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 101,306 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 101,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,583 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 97,583 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,927 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,773 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,731 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,791 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 70,790 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,951 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 49,727 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,259 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,295 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,144 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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SO08 FFR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FFR, 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 FFR registered?

SO08 FFR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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