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YE08 AVD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,107 mi
Last recorded129,107 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 129,107 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 125,336 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 124,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension & Braking components slightly corroded

exhaust has a slight leak

Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,760 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 106,760 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,008 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 92,301 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 84,841 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 61,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Feb 2015 61,433 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Feb 2014 52,203 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,470 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012
Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,225 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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YE08 AVD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AVD, 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 AVD registered?

YE08 AVD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is YE08 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 AVD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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