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YB08 LMU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,942 mi
Last recorded81,942 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 LMU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,942 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,062 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 2 Apr 2021 70,035 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,299 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,752 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 63,752 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,642 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 57,642 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 43,318 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,165 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,245 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 LMU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YB08 LMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB08 LMU registered?

YB08 LMU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is YB08 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 LMU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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