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AA08 ZFY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,955 mi
Last recorded63,955 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ZFY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,955 miles

front brake pads low

slight blow from front flexi exhaust pipe

Fail 11 Aug 2020 63,940 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake pads low

rear brake discs corroded

slight blow from front flexi exhaust pipe

slight distortion to rear brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,326 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 43,411 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,423 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 29,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

frfont tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

rear box exhaust starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,230 miles

corrosion to rear outer discs

offside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2011 17,562 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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AA08 ZFY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AA08 ZFY, 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

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What year was AA08 ZFY registered?

AA08 ZFY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is AA08 ZFY safe to buy?

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