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YL08 XCY

2008 Seat Ibiza

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,635 mi
Last recorded78,635 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 XCY
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,635 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 78,632 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,471 miles

Front exhaust flexy slight gas leek.

Offside Rear child seat fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2018 70,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded rack (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear seat belt clasp plastic cover missing

Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 60,451 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 60,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,289 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,910 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2013 29,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres splitting but no cords or ply showing

front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 17,743 miles

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

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

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 XCY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL08 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

YL08 XCY is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YL08 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 XCY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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