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AO08 YZU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YZU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2024 121,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 116,347 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 110,796 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 110,796 miles

Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 104,321 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 97,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,053 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring not located

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring not located

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 74,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring not located

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Apr 2017 65,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,502 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyre treads low on the inside edges

eml lamp on

exhaust rear silencer outter casing corroded

slight binding of the nearside rear brake

Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyre treads low on the inside edges

eml lamp on

exhaust rear silencer outter casing corroded

slight binding of the nearside rear brake

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,702 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 42,702 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,108 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on both edges and both walls cracked

offside front and offside rear tyre treads low on the inner edges

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked

rear silencer outter casing corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 34,418 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 34,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside wiper blade dont clear screen well

Fail 20 May 2011 27,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 27,265 miles

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 YZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

AO08 YZU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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