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PY08 AUR

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,691 mi
Last recorded131,691 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 AUR
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 131,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 130,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 127,347 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 126,043 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 121,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 116,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbone bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing wishbone bush (2.5.B.3a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,950 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Pass 3 May 2016 105,659 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 105,659 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 98,554 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2015 98,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2014 89,447 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)

Fail 26 May 2014 89,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 21 May 2013 78,193 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 61,030 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 44,283 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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PY08 AUR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PY08 AUR, 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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PY08 AUR is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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