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AY08 XLX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,976 mi
Last recorded110,976 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XLX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,976 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2023 110,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 106,876 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 106,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 100,394 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 100,380 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 85,525 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking,

rear exhaust heat shield insecure!.

Pass 14 May 2018 80,594 miles

rear silencer heat shield is insecure on one side.

Pass 8 May 2017 70,941 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 3 May 2017 70,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

EPC on

MIL on

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,716 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has slight bulge on outer sidewall

Rear brake discs poor

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,708 miles

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has slight bulge on outer sidewall

Rear brake discs poor

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,012 miles

advised front discs rusty

advised rear box outer skin corroded

advised rear disc rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2015 53,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

advised rear disc rusty

advised rear box outer skin corroded

advised front discs rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,634 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 44,314 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,720 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 25,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 11,790 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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AY08 XLX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY08 XLX, 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 AY08 XLX registered?

AY08 XLX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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