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FG08 YMC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,198 mi
Last recorded124,198 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YMC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,198 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 124,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 116,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 113,116 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes torn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 113,116 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s lower wishbone rear bushes torn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 110,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wishbone rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 110,186 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first section ( flexi ) (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wishbone rear bush torn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 100,556 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2015 100,556 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r discs poor condition

Pass 21 May 2014 81,143 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,030 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 55,953 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 45,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 45,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FG08 YMC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG08 YMC, 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 FG08 YMC registered?

FG08 YMC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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