MOT Status
ValidMileage
149,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi-pipe heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45R16 heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))
both rear shock top dust covers come adrift and fallen down.
front exhaust flexi worn.
gear box very noisy on down shift.
hand brake lever pulls high.
n/s/r tyre tread very uneven inner edge.
o/s/r tyre crack/perish.
oil leak filter area.
rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.
rear heat shield come adrift and fallen down.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both rear shock top dust covers come adrift and fallen down.
front exhaust flexi worn.
gear box very noisy on down shift.
hand brake lever pulls high.
n/s/r tyre tread very uneven inner edge.
o/s/r tyre crack/perish.
oil leak filter area.
rear exhaust outer layer very rusty.
rear heat shield come adrift and fallen down.
sump rusty and oily
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front tyres inner edge
Offside Front slight bearing noise
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?
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YL08 XCW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 YL08 XCW, 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 XCW registered?
YL08 XCW is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is YL08 XCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL08 XCW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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