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YA08 FZX

2008 Seat Ibiza

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,510 mi
Last recorded125,510 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FZX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,510 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front top mount noisy

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 125,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 121,574 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Whole exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 113,096 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2017 95,891 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 85,161 miles

Rear exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,281 miles

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 51,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,134 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,187 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,212 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,457 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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YA08 FZX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YA08 FZX, 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 YA08 FZX registered?

YA08 FZX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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