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RO08 YBG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,127 mi
Last recorded76,127 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 YBG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 76,127 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 76,127 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,292 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 71,458 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,780 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 66,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost wishbone bush marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost wishbone bush marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,679 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 57,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 47,054 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,153 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 43,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,833 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 40,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,194 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 May 2014 36,145 miles

nearside rear tyre split on outer tread

Pass 17 May 2013 32,704 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 3 May 2012 31,454 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres low on edges

passenger side front disc warped

Pass 3 May 2012 31,454 miles

front tyres low on edges

passenger side front disc warped

Fail 28 Apr 2011 26,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,340 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 YBG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBG, 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 RO08 YBG registered?

RO08 YBG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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