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LR08 YME

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,203 mi
Last recorded103,203 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 YME
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,203 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front [also perished/cracking] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 100,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 100,951 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,595 miles

Rear brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

Fail 12 Feb 2020 97,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 95,130 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,906 miles

Slight cracking around tread pattern.n/s/r tyre.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,095 miles

Slight cracking around tread pattern n/s/r.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 87,095 miles

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

Slight cracking around tread pattern n/s/r.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,670 miles

Wiper blades req attention smearing screen

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,620 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,254 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,118 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,346 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,248 miles

front tyre tread low on inner edge/

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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LR08 YME is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR08 YME, 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 LR08 YME registered?

LR08 YME is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 YME shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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