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YJ08 BDD

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,668 mi
Last recorded89,668 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 BDD
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 89,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 78,259 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 76,861 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 76,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 74,505 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 68,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 68,349 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,106 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,541 miles

front discs slight fluctuation

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,236 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,090 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,432 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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YJ08 BDD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJ08 BDD, 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 YJ08 BDD registered?

YJ08 BDD is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is YJ08 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 BDD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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