CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY08 AYT

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,711 mi
Last recorded126,711 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AYT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 126,711 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 126,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,857 miles

advise all brake discs and pads condition

advise exhaust system modified

advise front side lamps

advise horn

Fail 12 Apr 2019 113,857 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

advise all brake discs and pads condition

advise exhaust system modified

advise front side lamps

advise horn

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 99,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 74,206 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 68,724 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,161 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,161 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,462 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 25,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Seat Ibiza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY08 AYT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY08 AYT, 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

How do I check the history of FY08 AYT?

You can check the full history of FY08 AYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY08 AYT registered?

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

Is FY08 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 AYT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY08 AYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY08 AYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.