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AO08 JYF

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,916 mi
Last recorded111,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JYF
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 111,916 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to various places on body

exhaust back box corroded

front seats do not fold

Pass 4 Jan 2025 108,400 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 108,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 99,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Dec 2023 99,505 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible section covered in exhaust putty, no leaks.

Fail 20 Dec 2023 99,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak from catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexible section covered in exhaust putty, no leaks.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,052 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2022 87,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2021 74,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spare steel fitted same size as other tyres

Fail 14 Dec 2021 74,265 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spare steel fitted same size as other tyres

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty washers, added some screen wash. working after test was completed (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,339 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/45/16/87w . unrepairable

Fail 19 Dec 2020 71,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/45/16/87w . unrepairable

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 68,205 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side rear on outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 67,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 67,364 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 65,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 11 May 2017 65,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near/side and off/side (8.2.2)

engine management light on

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 63,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,246 miles

exhaust coroded

nearside rear tyre cut

Fail 15 May 2015 59,246 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust coroded

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,400 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2013 42,998 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,273 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 23,155 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 23,155 miles

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

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

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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AO08 JYF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO08 JYF, 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 AO08 JYF registered?

AO08 JYF is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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