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SX08 FFZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,733 mi
Last recorded67,733 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 FFZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,733 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 67,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,744 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 64,713 miles

Central Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) trackrod inner balljoint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at cat convertor (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front registration plate has slight damage.

Offside Front seatbelt webbing has slight fray

Offside front and rear tyres have slight perishing.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,363 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 56,909 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 56,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken off at flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 51,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,830 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 44,568 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,607 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,657 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 29,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,384 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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SX08 FFZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SX08 FFZ, 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 SX08 FFZ registered?

SX08 FFZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is SX08 FFZ safe to buy?

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