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LR08 YMM

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,084 mi
Last recorded123,084 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 YMM
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 103,429 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer)

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 18 Jul 2022 93,918 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2022 93,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,180 miles

exhaust system corroded!!

Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,324 miles

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

Nearside Inner track rod play!!

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

exhaust system poor condition!!

Fail 28 Jul 2020 79,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner track rod play!!

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

exhaust system poor condition!!

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,372 miles

exhaust poor condition!!

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,990 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 60,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,046 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deterirating

slight play n/s/f steering joint

Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,383 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,499 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,360 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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LR08 YMM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

LR08 YMM is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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