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SG08 YMC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,683 mi
Last recorded76,683 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 YMC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,683 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 69,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 68,874 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,926 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 56,926 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,916 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 53,962 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 53,960 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,460 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,473 miles

exhaust system deteriorated/ corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 41,206 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,206 miles

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,902 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,064 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)

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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SG08 YMC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SG08 YMC, 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 SG08 YMC registered?

SG08 YMC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is SG08 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 YMC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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