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AM08 YEJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YEJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,850 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2019 82,850 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2018 79,091 miles

Front exhaust poor condition

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,735 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,759 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 72,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,225 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 58,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,123 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,822 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 31,820 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 YEJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

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

Is AM08 YEJ safe to buy?

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