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RY08 ESN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,989 mi
Last recorded62,989 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 ESN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 62,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 57,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 53,044 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 51,442 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 51,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 44,379 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 44,379 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 33,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

Offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 19 Feb 2020 30,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 30,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively judders (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 27,310 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 24,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 22,496 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,841 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,143 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 14,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 12,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 10,105 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,291 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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RY08 ESN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ESN, 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 RY08 ESN registered?

RY08 ESN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RY08 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 ESN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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