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AM08 YDV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,531 mi
Last recorded144,531 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YDV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 144,531 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 131,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 131,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 123,233 miles

corrosion on all brake disc's

nick in n/s/f tyre inner side wall

Fail 25 Aug 2017 123,233 miles

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

corrosion on all brake disc's

nick in n/s/f tyre inner side wall

Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,482 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 115,482 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working remains on (1.7.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,392 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 93,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 69,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 69,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,129 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,685 miles

Front brake discs in very poor condition also worn and scored.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,685 miles

Front brake discs in very poor condition also worn and scored.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 38,867 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

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 YDV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YDV, 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 AM08 YDV registered?

AM08 YDV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 YDV safe to buy?

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