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SO08 FFY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,287 mi
Last recorded116,287 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 116,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 105,640 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 95,795 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 95,795 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 81,744 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 81,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,353 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 76,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,121 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner wall weakened has been run flat ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 74,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken at flex (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall not seated on rim and bulged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner wall weakened has been run flat ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,917 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front rack ends

Offside Front rack ends

Fail 25 Mar 2016 69,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front rack ends

Offside Front rack ends

Pass 11 Apr 2015 63,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,064 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 46,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,548 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 36,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear and off side front tyres worn close to wear indicators

exhaust rear section corroded

near side front tyre worn to wear indicator

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,023 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear and off side front tyres worn close to wear indicators

exhaust rear section corroded

near side front tyre worn to wear indicator

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,145 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 FFY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FFY, 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 FFY registered?

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

Is SO08 FFY safe to buy?

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