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YG57 BTU

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,533 mi
Last recorded79,533 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 BTU
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,533 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 79,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 71,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre valve is cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2016 71,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre valve is cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2015 66,999 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2015 66,999 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

offside rear wheel is slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel is slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,993 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,439 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,690 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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YG57 BTU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG57 BTU, 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 YG57 BTU registered?

YG57 BTU is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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