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YS08 FBB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,136 mi
Last recorded107,136 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FBB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 107,136 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,249 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake has slight travel

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,496 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 78,969 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded also at joints and hangers

Fail 18 Oct 2021 69,917 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded also at joints and hangers

Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,513 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Slight leak from front exhaust flexi

Fail 27 Oct 2020 56,513 miles

Nearside Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust outer skin heavily corroded

Slight leak from front exhaust flexi

Pass 25 May 2019 43,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 35,636 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 31,309 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 26,701 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 26,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 May 2014 22,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 18,581 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 15,742 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 14,198 miles

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)

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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YS08 FBB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS08 FBB, 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 YS08 FBB registered?

YS08 FBB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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