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YL08 CRK

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,230 mi
Last recorded112,230 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 CRK
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,230 miles

both rear tyres are stepped and worn

exhaust corroded

front springs corroded

front subframe starting to corrode

rear axle starting to corrode

slight play in offside steering

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front small stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust heat shield partly insecure

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

Offside Front Inner slight play in steering inner tie bar

various undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slight bind from brakes

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,405 miles

front brake discs are worn

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,382 miles

both front tyres are worn

both rear tyres are close to limit on insides

both rear tyres are cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2020 63,382 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked

both front tyres are worn

both rear tyres are close to limit on insides

Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,323 miles

Advise travel on hand brake lever

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 45,323 miles

Advise travel on hand brake lever

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 45,280 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 43,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,428 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 40,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 40,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,414 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 35,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 30,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 27,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 22,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,126 miles

front tyres wearing slightly low

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,007 miles

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

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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YL08 CRK 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 70%.

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 YL08 CRK, 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 YL08 CRK registered?

YL08 CRK is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is YL08 CRK safe to buy?

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