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AM08 YDE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,007 mi
Last recorded68,007 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YDE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,007 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 66,874 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 66,874 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 65,349 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to assess wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,249 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 60,934 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 60,916 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,052 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 58,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

both rear springs have surface corrosion

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,728 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

both rear springs have surface corrosion

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,013 miles

slight wear on offside front inner tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,241 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,338 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

nearside rear tyre starting to wear.perish and crack

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,642 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,428 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2012 34,425 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,939 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

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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AM08 YDE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM08 YDE, 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 AM08 YDE registered?

AM08 YDE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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