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FY08 AYO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,324 mi
Last recorded180,324 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AYO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 180,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 173,747 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 173,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 160,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 159,568 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 155,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 147,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 142,675 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,460 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,806 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 107,647 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,022 miles

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2016 96,020 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,464 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,578 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,002 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 40,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 AYO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol 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 FY08 AYO, 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 AYO registered?

FY08 AYO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is FY08 AYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 AYO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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