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FG08 YPU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,844 mi
Last recorded151,844 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YPU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 151,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 142,227 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 135,287 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower heat shield over rear silencer loose one side

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 135,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower heat shield over rear silencer loose one side

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 128,846 miles

Front and rear suspension components have surface rust

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 128,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear suspension components have surface rust

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 119,469 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 119,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,248 miles

Front Both wings corroded around wheel arches

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,368 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 88,366 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle INSECURE & RUBBING (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement CALIPER SEIZED (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement CALIPER SEIZED (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 84,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,455 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,263 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 42,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 YPU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

FG08 YPU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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