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DY08 YWX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,069 mi
Last recorded114,069 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YWX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill is distorted

Offside Rear brake caliper parking brake not on stop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2021 114,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer sill is distorted

Offside Front foglight is not working

Offside Rear brake caliper parking brake not on stop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 105,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has got hot, brake pads look brittle too (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear calliper lever not on stop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 105,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has got hot, brake pads look brittle too (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear calliper lever not on stop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,645 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 99,632 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,846 miles

Front both tyres small cuts inner wall

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 96,827 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres small cuts inner wall

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,765 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 92,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

E.M.L lamp on

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

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

Nearside Rear cut on inner side wall

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 81,204 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 81,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 73,589 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,468 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

ecu light on

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,252 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,816 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 31,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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DY08 YWX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DY08 YWX, 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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DY08 YWX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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