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YD08 VDX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,148 mi
Last recorded123,148 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 VDX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 123,148 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 123,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 118,777 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 118,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 112,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 106,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,945 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,844 miles

centre exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,178 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 65,812 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 65,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,288 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 56,288 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - advise tracking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,257 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,967 miles

n/s and o/s front suspension arm bushes very badly worn.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 36,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,668 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VDX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YD08 VDX, 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 YD08 VDX registered?

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

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