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LL57 JYB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,879 mi
Last recorded117,879 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL57 JYB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 117,879 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 117,868 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,120 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 110,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 97,113 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 97,113 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 79,898 miles

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

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

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Aug 2019 79,517 miles

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

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

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2018 70,577 miles

parking brake travel.

Fail 23 Aug 2018 70,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of front flexi exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear of front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,147 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 58,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,773 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 47,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,931 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,682 miles

n/s/f hub cap missing front pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,602 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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LL57 JYB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LL57 JYB, 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 LL57 JYB registered?

LL57 JYB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is LL57 JYB safe to buy?

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