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YB08 LNP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,824 mi
Last recorded120,824 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,824 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 120,819 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,719 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 111,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 107,222 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 107,222 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,470 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 95,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 87,744 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 87,744 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,847 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,326 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 75,326 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,218 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 64,218 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 46,579 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 46,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,474 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 LNP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LNP, 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 LNP registered?

YB08 LNP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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