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YE08 AVY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,793 mi
Last recorded140,793 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 AVY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 140,793 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear - lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust clamp split at front

Fail 8 Jun 2021 140,793 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear - lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust clamp split at front

Pass 2 Mar 2020 133,673 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 120,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,524 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 98,240 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling off

Fail 12 Jul 2017 98,240 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling off

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre warn unevenly

Offside Rear tyre warn unevenly

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,878 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 33,215 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,215 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 28,289 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,606 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 22,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YE08 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

YE08 AVY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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