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RY08 AUX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,258 mi
Last recorded108,258 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 AUX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,258 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,313 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 102,300 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,835 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both rear (2.7.4)

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,504 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,522 miles

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

Slight corrosion to both rear brake discs.

Slight end play in near side front steering rack arm.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,299 miles

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

exhaust flexi mesh slightly deteriorated

offside handbrake not fully returning to stop

rear wiper smeary

very slight play in nearside front wheel ( steering arm / track rod end )

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,087 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe fraying

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,575 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 45,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,633 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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RY08 AUX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RY08 AUX, 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 RY08 AUX registered?

RY08 AUX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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