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AF08 XDY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,754 mi
Last recorded50,754 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 XDY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,754 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 50,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,786 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 43,786 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop deteriorated

sump damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2017 36,387 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop deteriorated

sump damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,387 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,871 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 28,870 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,242 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,889 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,417 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,748 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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AF08 XDY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF08 XDY, 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

How do I check the history of AF08 XDY?

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What year was AF08 XDY registered?

AF08 XDY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AF08 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 XDY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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