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PY08 AVL

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,063 mi
Last recorded99,063 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 AVL
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 99,063 miles

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

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 1 Jul 2017 74,382 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 74,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2016 64,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in n/s front tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

exhaust has part of system slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 53,572 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 53,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 42,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear silencer getting corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 29,261 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 20,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INSP SERVICE due

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

INSP SERVICE due

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s front tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2011 15,606 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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PY08 AVL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AVL, 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 PY08 AVL registered?

PY08 AVL is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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