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YL08 XDC

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,792 mi
Last recorded85,792 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 85,792 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 79,044 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge - also getting low on tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 79,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn slightly out of shape on inner edge - also getting low on tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 66,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,738 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 57,738 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

chips in screen

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,811 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,229 miles

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 25 Jul 2013 33,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,485 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 19,362 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 19,362 miles

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

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 XDC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

YL08 XDC is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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