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FY08 AEM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,600 mi
Last recorded107,600 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AEM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 107,600 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,099 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 90,341 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,713 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 80,713 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,023 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,463 miles

Nearside Front wing becoming corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,851 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 63,851 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,617 miles

all brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,205 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,215 miles

rear number plate disfiguring

Fail 24 Feb 2015 38,374 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,426 miles

Front brake pads beginning to crumble and brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,166 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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FY08 AEM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY08 AEM, 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 FY08 AEM registered?

FY08 AEM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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