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YF57 AUO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,145 mi
Last recorded117,145 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 AUO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 117,145 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 117,143 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,878 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 115,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,107 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex fractured (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure twisted (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 98,054 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 98,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 88,343 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 88,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 55,605 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,500 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 45,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,602 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 24,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,882 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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YF57 AUO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YF57 AUO, 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 YF57 AUO registered?

YF57 AUO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is YF57 AUO safe to buy?

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