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FP08 YSY

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,042 mi
Last recorded75,042 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 YSY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,042 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 75,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 74,593 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,NSF,OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 74,593 miles

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

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,NSF,OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,970 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,759 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,753 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 70,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 May 2018 68,543 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges /cracking to treads

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 66,052 miles

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

cracking to both front tyre treads

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 66,052 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

cracking to both front tyre treads

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 63,145 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 57,299 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 50,978 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 50,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 41,571 miles

Front fog lights fitted but not working

Fail 23 May 2013 41,571 miles

Front fog lights fitted but not working

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 34,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,804 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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FP08 YSY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP08 YSY, 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 FP08 YSY registered?

FP08 YSY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is FP08 YSY safe to buy?

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