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YB08 LNC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,005 mi
Last recorded59,005 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 LNC
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 59,005 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,285 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 52,285 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,277 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 45,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 42,637 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 41,763 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 41,173 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 41,126 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,773 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 29,776 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 28,574 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 28,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,349 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 27,349 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,644 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 22,644 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,438 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 17,324 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 17,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre worn on edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,362 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 10,971 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 LNC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LNC, 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 LNC registered?

YB08 LNC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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