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OE08 YUT

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,519 mi
Last recorded114,519 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YUT
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 114,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 114,518 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 104,148 miles

Both front suspension arm boots deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 104,138 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension arm boots deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 100,587 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 100,587 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,039 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 88,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,234 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,245 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre has been run flat

Fail 28 Aug 2013 46,245 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre has been run flat

Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front screen marked in zone a and b but not affecting the drivers view

NS rear tyre poor condition - featheredand tread starting to split

Fail 8 Aug 2012 35,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front screen marked in zone a and b but not affecting the drivers view

NS rear tyre poor condition - featheredand tread starting to split

Pass 24 May 2011 20,652 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 20,652 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OE08 YUT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OE08 YUT, 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 OE08 YUT registered?

OE08 YUT is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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