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FG08 YRN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,053 mi
Last recorded162,053 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 162,053 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 162,053 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 155,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 155,002 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 146,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear low effort handbrake

Pass 7 Dec 2016 130,403 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 130,403 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 113,634 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

engine man light on

rear box detirating

Fail 1 Dec 2015 113,633 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working rear (missing) (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

engine man light on

rear box detirating

Pass 3 May 2014 105,684 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 105,680 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to rear brake discs.

front tyres worn on edges.

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to unbond

Pass 9 May 2012 81,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,274 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 64,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bad kerb damage to alloys

both wipers smiring

engine under trey fitted

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

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 YRN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

FG08 YRN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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