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AO08 YZY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,867 mi
Last recorded130,867 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YZY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 130,867 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2023 107,966 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 107,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 86,454 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 84,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,164 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 69,422 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,593 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,237 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,840 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,156 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 YZY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

AO08 YZY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AO08 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 YZY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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