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YD08 MME

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,824 mi
Last recorded86,824 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 MME
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 86,824 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 81,526 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox outer shell flaking

Pass 23 Jan 2023 78,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,172 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,096 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,740 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 69,735 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 64,152 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 60,102 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 60,102 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,191 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,798 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 46,798 miles

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

advise fuel pipe to lift pump is damp

Pass 7 Oct 2013 42,728 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,032 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,533 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,769 miles

oil level low

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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YD08 MME is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD08 MME, 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

How do I check the history of YD08 MME?

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What year was YD08 MME registered?

YD08 MME is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YD08 MME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 MME shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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