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FG08 YMK

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

227,386 mi
Last recorded227,386 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YMK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 227,386 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 227,386 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 201,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 168,058 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 168,057 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure center sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 160,929 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 160,915 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 156,752 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 156,752 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 155,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 155,339 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 139,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 111,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sticker on windscreen but out of swept area

Fail 30 Mar 2017 111,186 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sticker on windscreen but out of swept area

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

object on rear view mirror

Fail 29 Mar 2016 100,206 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

object on rear view mirror

Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 75,830 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 May 2014 75,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,149 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 54,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,179 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 42,179 miles

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

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 YMK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FG08 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

FG08 YMK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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