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YC57 NZJ

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,276 mi
Last recorded84,276 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 NZJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 84,276 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 84,276 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 78,392 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 78,392 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 75,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 72,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 66,824 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 66,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,387 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,018 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 54,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,285 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,018 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,735 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,967 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 34,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,929 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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YC57 NZJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC57 NZJ, 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 YC57 NZJ registered?

YC57 NZJ is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is YC57 NZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 NZJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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