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AB08 YGN

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,680 mi
Last recorded92,680 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YGN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,680 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 83,176 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 75,163 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 70,622 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,924 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,132 miles

Nail in the offside rear tyre...

Nearside front fog lamp not working..

Offside front sidelight very dim..

Fail 14 Nov 2015 53,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in the offside rear tyre...

Nearside front fog lamp not working..

Offside front sidelight very dim..

Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,413 miles

Both rear brake discs starting to corrode...

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,501 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 16,029 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 12,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 9,105 miles

Rear washer not working at the time of the test

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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AB08 YGN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AB08 YGN, 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 AB08 YGN registered?

AB08 YGN is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is AB08 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 YGN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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