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YB57 AJO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,941 mi
Last recorded128,941 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 AJO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 128,941 miles

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 128,892 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 121,310 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slighty corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 121,310 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slighty corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 101,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2021 88,693 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,851 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,506 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2017 74,299 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2017 74,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front seat loose on guide rails

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front seat loose on guide rails

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,893 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2015 60,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,554 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,554 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,919 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 32,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front discs starting to corrode on the inside face.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 32,640 miles

Front discs starting to corrode on the inside face.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 26,676 miles

front discs thin

Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,743 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)

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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YB57 AJO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YB57 AJO, 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 YB57 AJO registered?

YB57 AJO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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