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WV08 FSG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,922 mi
Last recorded67,922 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 FSG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 67,922 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Park brake travel high

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

park brake travel high

Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,411 miles

different wheel fitted to offside front at time of mot test

Fail 20 Mar 2018 59,411 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

different wheel fitted to offside front at time of mot test

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,515 miles

Both front tyres are geting low on inner edge 3mm 205 / 45 R 16

Front pads are on 3mm

N/S/F cv boot perished

Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,515 miles

Both front tyres are geting low on inner edge 3mm 205 / 45 R 16

Front pads are on 3mm

N/S/F cv boot perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 43,095 miles

ADVISE WIPER BLADES

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise better securing of front no. plate

front pads approx 1/2-2/3 worn, will req discs

spare tyre on n/s/r of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,095 miles

ADVISE WIPER BLADES

advise better securing of front no. plate

front pads approx 1/2-2/3 worn, will req discs

spare tyre on n/s/r of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s door mirror housing damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,715 miles

park brake operating lever has free movement advise adjustment to park brake

Fail 14 Feb 2013 30,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE 205 45 ZR X 16 87W

items hanging from rear view mirror

park brake operating lever has free movement advise adjustment to park brake

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,602 miles

advise all x3 wiper blades replaced (aero)

both front rearmost wishbone bushes have gone soft, advise replacement in x1 year

full service lamp on

long park brake travel

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall starting to perrish

rear screen wash n/w

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,752 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 14,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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WV08 FSG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV08 FSG, 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 WV08 FSG registered?

WV08 FSG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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