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RO08 YAX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,913 mi
Last recorded101,913 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YAX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 101,913 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,893 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,753 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 96,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamps broken (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter split n/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split o/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

parking brake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,233 miles

some slight binding to rear wheels

Fail 9 Mar 2017 91,233 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f fit bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f fit bulb correctly (1.8)

Steering rack gaiter insecure n/s/f inner (2.2.D.2d)

some slight binding to rear wheels

Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,716 miles

both inner rack knuckles worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2015 79,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,375 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,898 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,099 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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RO08 YAX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO08 YAX, 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 RO08 YAX registered?

RO08 YAX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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