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YC08 FDP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,992 mi
Last recorded145,992 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FDP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 145,992 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 118,780 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 118,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 98,718 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 83,190 miles

vehicle very low

Pass 26 Sep 2016 75,184 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 54,226 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 54,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 45,853 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bush's

corrosion and wear both front brake disc's

front brake balance n/s slow

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,853 miles

condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bush's

corrosion and wear both front brake disc's

front brake balance n/s slow

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,197 miles

condition both rear brake disc's

front brake balance n/s slow

uneven wear on front and rear tyres and 2mm on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,212 miles

slight wear to front tyres on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2011 23,760 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly pitted/worn

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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YC08 FDP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC08 FDP, 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 YC08 FDP registered?

YC08 FDP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YC08 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 FDP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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