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YE08 AVC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,796 mi
Last recorded71,796 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 AVC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 71,796 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 61,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,260 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,141 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,182 miles

splitting to nearside rear tyre

splitting to offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2016 49,182 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

splitting to nearside rear tyre

splitting to offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,657 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,285 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 32,285 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Apr 2014 29,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 29,198 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 24,454 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 16,652 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 12,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear discs starting to pit

Pass 21 Feb 2011 12,303 miles

rear discs starting to pit

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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YE08 AVC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YE08 AVC, 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 YE08 AVC registered?

YE08 AVC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is YE08 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 AVC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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