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YR08 GAO

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,955 mi
Last recorded80,955 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 GAO
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 80,955 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,131 miles

CHILD SEAT fitted at Rear N/S (Near Side) visual ONLY seat belt inspection carried out.

Nearside Rear TREAD CRACKS NOT exposing cord structure

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,131 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven SLOW to Rise (3.7.B.2)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage MIRROR Outer COVER Missing (6.1.C.1)

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

CHILD SEAT fitted at Rear N/S (Near Side) visual ONLY seat belt inspection carried out.

Nearside Rear TREAD CRACKS NOT exposing cord structure

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 57,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,388 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,934 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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YR08 GAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YR08 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR08 GAO?

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What year was YR08 GAO registered?

YR08 GAO is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is YR08 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 GAO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR08 GAO have outstanding finance?

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