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YL57 OAS

2008 Seat Ibiza

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,358 mi
Last recorded81,358 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 OAS
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 81,358 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,636 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,769 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 65,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,302 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,014 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,667 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe broken and coming apart

Fail 1 Nov 2017 46,667 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe broken and coming apart

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,649 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,492 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,806 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 40,801 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,898 miles

both rear tyres worn close to treadwear indicators

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,635 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,853 miles

NT screen sticker re-sited, to avoid test failure.

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

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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YL57 OAS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL57 OAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL57 OAS registered?

YL57 OAS is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is YL57 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 OAS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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