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YB08 LLU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,750 mi
Last recorded114,750 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 LLU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 114,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,495 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer c.v leaking grease - small split

exhaust backbox outer skin slightly corroded

steering rack damp at n/s sleeve - fluid seepage

under tray loose

Fail 26 Feb 2019 108,483 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear reverse light on constantly (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 r15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

EML on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer c.v leaking grease - small split

exhaust backbox outer skin slightly corroded

steering rack damp at n/s sleeve - fluid seepage

under tray loose

Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,361 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2018 103,361 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,676 miles

EML on dash

glow plug and DPF lights on dash

Fail 11 Apr 2016 94,676 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML on dash

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,469 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 86,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,206 miles

cleanded rear number plate

engine light on

Fail 24 Mar 2014 76,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cleanded rear number plate

engine light on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 59,044 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,885 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,585 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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YB08 LLU 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 58.8%.

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 YB08 LLU, 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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YB08 LLU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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