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PY08 AVT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,879 mi
Last recorded98,879 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 AVT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 98,879 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2025 98,879 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2024 97,836 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2023 97,123 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2022 95,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2021 93,187 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,693 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,894 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,662 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,675 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,405 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,142 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,142 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,521 miles

all tyres need checked in a 1000 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 AVT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AVT, 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 PY08 AVT registered?

PY08 AVT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is PY08 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 AVT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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