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W33 FRD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,815 mi
Last recorded89,815 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 FRD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 89,815 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,706 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2024 83,706 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 79,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,187 miles

front brake pads getting low over 50% worn

Fail 11 Nov 2022 73,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 205/40zr17-84w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 205/40zr17-84w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake pads getting low over 50% worn

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,263 miles

centre rear of engine stabiliser bar bush weak

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,590 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 62,590 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,696 miles

knocking nearside front

Fail 14 Nov 2019 59,694 miles

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

knocking nearside front

Pass 21 Oct 2017 55,679 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 55,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 49,956 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear spring mounting nut missing, spring located and secure

Fail 1 Aug 2016 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front top mount bolt holes elongated

nearside front wishbone bolt looks very short. (dangerous)

nearside rear spring mounting nut missing, spring located and secure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,535 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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W33 FRD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel 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 W33 FRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W33 FRD registered?

W33 FRD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is W33 FRD safe to buy?

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