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Y29 BAG

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,197 mi
Last recorded119,197 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 BAG
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 119,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 113,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 (damaged) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 80,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,704 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,382 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 66,381 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,224 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 53,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 47,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 40,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner rear wish bone bush starting to split no movement

Offside Front Inner rear wishbone bush split with no movement

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 36,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,858 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,067 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 31,039 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,534 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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Y29 BAG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y29 BAG, 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 Y29 BAG registered?

Y29 BAG is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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