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AM08 YDJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,410 mi
Last recorded94,410 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YDJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 94,410 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 94,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

none obligatory mirror missing

Fail 9 Oct 2018 84,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

none obligatory mirror missing

Fail 19 Sep 2018 83,935 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror dangle (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,210 miles

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Fail 20 Sep 2017 74,210 miles

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,771 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 63,771 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 57,385 miles

Offside Rear tread depth 2mm

engine covers obscuring parts of engine

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,653 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall - no cords visible

rear exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,624 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall - no cords visible

offside rear tyre cracks in tread area - no cords visible

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,819 miles

nearside rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,362 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,274 miles

center rear stop light not working

Fail 5 Apr 2011 23,274 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YDJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

AM08 YDJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AM08 YDJ safe to buy?

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