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FV08 YYL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,960 mi
Last recorded157,960 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YYL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 157,960 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

wings corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 145,137 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded and paint flaking but not a sharp edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2024 145,137 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded and paint flaking but not a sharp edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 130,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tack rod arm inner (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 130,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Come on with side lights (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tack rod arm inner (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 122,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Pass 17 May 2021 113,685 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 May 2020 106,295 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot small split

Fail 15 May 2020 106,295 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot small split

Pass 8 May 2019 99,477 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear exhuast deteriated

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,874 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 31 May 2016 75,871 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 57,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 48,444 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 38,006 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,288 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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FV08 YYL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV08 YYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 YYL registered?

FV08 YYL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is FV08 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 YYL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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