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PG08 YFM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,451 mi
Last recorded107,451 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 YFM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 107,451 miles

Exhaust system fouling rear axle

Fail 3 Oct 2025 107,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Fouling exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system fouling rear axle

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 100,827 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 91,559 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 86,407 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 83,642 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 76,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,676 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,879 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 71,879 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,869 miles

Nearside Front Steering Rack End - Slight Play

Fail 10 Sep 2016 65,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering Rack End - Slight Play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,352 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on innerfaces

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,833 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cut,s to side wall, no ply or cords showing at this time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,715 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 36,581 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,868 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 26,868 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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PG08 YFM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PG08 YFM, 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 PG08 YFM registered?

PG08 YFM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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