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YS08 FBE

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,405 mi
Last recorded63,405 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FBE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 63,405 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 3 Nov 2025 63,387 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Nov 2024 60,756 miles

suspension corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,019 miles

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

rear bump stops worn

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

suspension components badly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 60,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

rear bump stops worn

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

suspension components badly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 59,134 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn & splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer half of tread, on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn & splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low, on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

reversing lamp not working

Fail 18 Jan 2021 58,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn & splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer half of tread, on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn & splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low, on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

reversing lamp not working

Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,615 miles

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,251 miles

exhaust system is rusty

front brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2018 46,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs rusty

exhaust system is rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2018 46,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system is rusty

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,523 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 44,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,114 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

front to centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,855 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,347 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre as cut on inner wall

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,295 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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YS08 FBE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS08 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

YS08 FBE is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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