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LN08 YLY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

147,598 mi
Last recorded147,598 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YLY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 147,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 147,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light (4.3.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 140,213 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 140,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poorly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 133,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 133,572 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 127,937 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 127,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 118,477 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 118,477 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,997 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 103,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,518 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 98,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,178 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 90,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,717 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 81,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald and outer sidewall is damaged (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 73,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bald and outer sidewall is damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 66,757 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 66,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,415 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 46,608 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,176 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,345 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 37,318 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,946 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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LN08 YLY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LN08 YLY, 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 LN08 YLY registered?

LN08 YLY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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