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YG08 GGJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,069 mi
Last recorded62,069 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GGJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 62,069 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 62,069 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,135 miles

Front reg plate damaged

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2022 58,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front reg plate damaged

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,493 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre,cracking in tread,sidewall deteriorated and damaged

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,585 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2018 51,784 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre nearing limits and cracking

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

front reg plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,899 miles

both rear tyres nearing limits and cracking

exhaust back box slightly corroded and deteriorated

front reg plate damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2017 48,899 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both rear tyres nearing limits and cracking

exhaust back box slightly corroded and deteriorated

front reg plate damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 40,113 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 40,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 40,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,106 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 21,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,587 miles

Front 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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YG08 GGJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YG08 GGJ, 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 YG08 GGJ registered?

YG08 GGJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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