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OE08 YTG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,953 mi
Last recorded91,953 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YTG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 91,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64mm strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 86,514 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2025 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake travel high.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 82,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join exhaust sleeve clamps broken (exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2024 82,154 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join exhaust sleeve clamps broken (exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2023 77,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake has free play

Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,653 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged/incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front Wing mirror housing damaged

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 70,638 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both fronts (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged/incorrectly fitted

Nearside Front Wing mirror housing damaged

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,197 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust sheild/bump stop deteriarted (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

undersheilds fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2019 49,893 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust sheild/bump stop deteriarted (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

undersheilds fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,053 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 41,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 30,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,090 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 12,718 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 9,809 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 7,703 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 5,685 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,533 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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OE08 YTG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey 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 OE08 YTG, 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 OE08 YTG registered?

OE08 YTG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is OE08 YTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 YTG 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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