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VK08 FVL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,750 mi
Last recorded140,750 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 FVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 140,750 miles

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 130,363 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,464 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 117,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 101,515 miles

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

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,364 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 98,357 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear seat stowed away

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear seat stowed away

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear

Fail 27 Feb 2018 87,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hose union to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear seat stowed away

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear seat stowed away

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,674 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 81,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,349 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,436 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,393 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 27,384 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 20,921 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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VK08 FVL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VK08 FVL, 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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VK08 FVL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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