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PY08 NGN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,728 mi
Last recorded106,728 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 NGN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 106,728 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 101,971 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 98,718 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 95,493 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 95,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,549 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 81,236 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,887 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,511 miles

front number plate cracked but still readable

nsr light has condensation inside cluster

Fail 15 Jul 2014 59,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked but still readable

nsr light has condensation inside cluster

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,019 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2012 37,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,718 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 NGN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NGN, 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 NGN registered?

PY08 NGN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is PY08 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 NGN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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