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YL57 OBA

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,585 mi
Last recorded82,585 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 OBA
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 74,771 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 74,771 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 67,419 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 67,340 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 62,104 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 62,101 miles

Emissions not tested due to burst exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 46,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,330 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,023 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,208 miles

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 OBA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OBA, 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 YL57 OBA registered?

YL57 OBA is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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