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FG08 YMR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,261 mi
Last recorded73,261 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YMR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 73,261 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 72,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 67,044 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 64,510 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 63,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 61,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 57,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 51,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 46,197 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edges + perishing (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing/ cracking in treads

Pass 21 May 2015 41,620 miles

bth front tyres weraing on inner edges + perishing

nsr tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

osr tyre tread cracking

Pass 19 May 2014 38,240 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

osf tyre innerwall + tread starting to crack

Fail 19 May 2014 38,240 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre innerwall + tread starting to crack

Pass 9 May 2013 35,322 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 35,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 23 May 2012 32,185 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,374 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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FG08 YMR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG08 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

FG08 YMR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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