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YB08 LMV

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,207 mi
Last recorded146,207 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 LMV
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 146,207 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 135,047 miles

Offside Rear Disc corroded

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 121,292 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall.

Exhaust heat shield not secure.

Fail 26 May 2015 106,661 miles

Advise n/s/f foglight broken.

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 106,661 miles

Advise n/s/f foglight broken.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges...

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,677 miles

offside/nearside rear tyres slightly mis-shaped/close to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2012 63,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,167 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,167 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 LMV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LMV, 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 YB08 LMV registered?

YB08 LMV is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is YB08 LMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 LMV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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