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AB08 YGT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,355 mi
Last recorded148,355 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YGT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 148,355 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen chipped

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear box skin corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 148,355 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust rear box skin corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner & outer edges & close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 129,155 miles

Rear handbrake cables weak

Fail 28 Nov 2022 129,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear handbrake cables weak

Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi has a slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 118,940 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi has a slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 109,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight chip on a windscreen

Pass 28 May 2019 98,351 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 87,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished and cracking between tread and on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2017 77,623 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 70,221 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 63,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 52,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 45,099 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 45,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 37,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 30,747 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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AB08 YGT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AB08 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

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

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