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YJ08 EDB

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,837 mi
Last recorded115,837 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 EDB
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 115,837 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2021 115,837 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 106,696 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose system corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2020 106,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose system corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,187 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 104,185 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,831 miles

eml light on

Fail 16 Feb 2017 84,831 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml light on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,636 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear shock absorbers slight reduced damping

Fail 29 Jan 2016 62,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear shock absorbers slight reduced damping

Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,466 miles

N/S Front tyre has cut in sidewall ok time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,272 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,324 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking in tread not to cords

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,041 miles

Both rear tyres cracking no cords exposed

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 EDB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ08 EDB, 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 YJ08 EDB registered?

YJ08 EDB is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YJ08 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ08 EDB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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