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YA08 FZZ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FZZ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 93,158 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 93,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,419 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brakes slight bind

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 91,416 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear brakes slight bind

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,998 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr wheel slightly bent

Fail 4 Jul 2014 81,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr wheel slightly bent

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front seatbelt stalk case cracked, still in working order

no audioable tone from indicators

spare tyre fitted to nearside front (same size as offside front wheel)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,590 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 69,590 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,741 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 62,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

both rear discs rusty

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 FZZ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZZ, 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 FZZ registered?

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

Is YA08 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 FZZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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