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Y555 FMC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,722 mi
Last recorded68,722 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 FMC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 57,844 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 57,842 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 56,120 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 56,112 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,581 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 50,975 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 50,969 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no oil showing on dip stick when presented for test.Topped up to minimum level to carry out test.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,371 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 48,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,656 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,890 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 38,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

recommend changing advisory tyre now

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,643 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,406 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 28,007 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 28 Sep 2012 22,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 1 Oct 2011 14,266 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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Y555 FMC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y555 FMC, 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 Y555 FMC registered?

Y555 FMC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 November 2008.

Is Y555 FMC safe to buy?

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